Adjective To Describe A Person
Adjective To Describe A Person
Adjective To Describe A Person
adaptable
adventurous
affable
affectionate
agreeable
ambitious
amiable
amicable
amusing
brave
bright
broad-minded
calm
careful
charming
communicative
compassionate
conscientious
considerate
convivial
courageous
courteous
creative
decisive
determined
diligent
diplomatic
discreet
dynamic
easygoing
emotional
energetic
enthusiastic
exuberant
fair-minded
faithful
fearless
forceful
frank
friendly
funny
generous
gentle
good
gregarious
hard-working
helpful
honest
humorous
imaginative
impartial
independent
intellectual
intelligent
intuitive
inventive
kind
loving
loyal
modest
neat
nice
optimistic
passionate
patient
persistent
pioneering
philosophical
placid
plucky
polite
powerful
practical
pro-active
quick-witted
quiet
rational
reliable
reserved
resourceful
romantic
self-confident
self-disciplined
sensible
sensitive
shy
sincere
sociable
straightforward
sympathetic
thoughtful
tidy
tough
unassuming
understanding
versatile
warmhearted
willing
witty
aggressive
aloof
arrogant
belligerent
big-headed
bitchy
boastful
bone-idle
boring
bossy
callous
cantankerous
careless
changeable
clinging
compulsive
conservative
cowardly
cruel
cunning
cynical
deceitful
detached
dishonest
dogmatic
domineering
finicky
flirtatious
foolish
foolhardy
fussy
greedy
grumpy
gullible
harsh
impatient
impolite
impulsive
inconsiderate
inconsistent
indecisive
indiscreet
inflexible
interfering
intolerant
irresponsible
jealous
lazy
Machiavellian
materialistic
mean
miserly
moody
narrow-minded
nasty
naughty
nervous
obsessive
obstinate
overcritical
overemotional
parsimonious
patronizing
perverse
pessimistic
pompous
possessive
pusillanimous
quarrelsome
quick-tempered
resentful
rude
ruthless
sarcastic
secretive
selfish
self-centred
self-indulgent
silly
sneaky
stingy
stubborn
stupid
superficial
tactless
timid
touchy
thoughtless
truculent
unkind
unpredictable
unreliable
untidy
untrustworthy
vague
vain
vengeful
vulgar
weak-willed
flurried; More
2.
very eager or concerned to do something or for something
to happen.
"the company was anxious to avoid any trouble"
synonyms: eager, keen, desirous, impatient, itching,
1. Personality
Personality means an individual’s tendencies to behave, think, and react in a particular way. Most sociologists
agree that personalities come about from the cultures and families in which people are raised.
Calm: Serene, Someone who has a calm personality does not get agitated or upset easily.
Example: Sona’s calm, cool personality makes her the ideal leader for the hiking team.
Related adjectives: serene, tranquil, unagitated
Arrogant: Consumed with self-importance. Someone who is arrogant thinks too highly of him/herself and
thinks very little about the opinions of others. Arrogant people are often disliked by others.
Example: He was so arrogant that he neglected to take heed to the warnings of the locals that a
trek up the mountain was dangerous.
Eccentric: Eccentric personalities are out of the box. They are unusual and often strange in the eyes of
others.
Example: Donahue was so eccentric that even the few friends he had, had trouble keeping up with
him.
Related adjectives: bizarre, outre, nonconcentric
Flamboyant: Having a preference for the fashionably glamorous and expensive things. A flamboyant
style is also known as a larger than life approach. People with this personality are extremely excessive in
their search for attention, the limelight, and fashion.
Example: The flamboyant new office attendant got the attention of everyone each time she
stepped into the office decked out in a trendy new outfit.
Related adjectives: aureate, florid
Chic: Fashionably current. A chic style is usually simple, unique, and fashionable all at the same time.
Example: Carmen has always been a chic fashion enthusiast, so her decision to choose a career in
this field did not surprise anyone.
Related adjectives: voguish, smart, stylish, fashionable
Modest: Simple and conventional. The opposite of flamboyant or risqué. Someone with a modest style
usually go for the simple.
Example: The two girls couldn’t be more different in style with Samantha having a flair for the
extravagant and Samara being
Related adjectives: humble
3. Nationality/ethnic background
Nationality is the nation or country to which someone belongs to. Ethnic background is essentially the Ethnic
group (such as Asian, Caucasian, etc…) to which an individual belongs. The rules of English state that
adjectives that fall in this category should be capitalized. The exceptions to this rule are ethnicity adjectives that
refer to color. The first four examples in this section are nationality adjectives while the other two are ethnicity
adjectives.
Hispanic: This word is used to describe the ethnic identity of persons from Spanish speaking countries.
Example: The Hispanic instructor was so great that all his students begged for longer, more
frequent lessons.
Black: Belonging to the race that originated in Africa characterized by dark or brown complexion and
curly hair.
Example: The quartet was racially even, with two black singers and two white ones.
4. Physical Appearance
Physical appearance is self-explanatory. It includes aspects of an individual that others can see, hear, and feel,
such as hair, height, and shape. Each aspect has its own set of suitable descriptive words. This section
explores some of those words. The focus for this section will be words that describe the physical appearance of
people.
4.a Hair: The texture and color of an individual’s hair is determined, to a great extent by his/her ethnicity.
Nowadays however, a lot of methods are used to change hair color and texture. The words below describe the
physical appearance of human hair.
Straight: Consisting of elongated strands with no curves. Naturally straight hair is associated with
persons who are Caucasian, Asian, or Indian. Persons with straight hair achieve curly hair by using
different styling methods and tools.
Example: She had long flowing straight hair that danced beautifully on windy days.
Curly: Consisting of several curves. Some Indians and Caucasians may have curly hair, but this type of
hair is most popular with individuals of African descent. Curly hair can be straightened temporarily to
achieve a different look.
Example: His curly hair fell messily on his forehead, creating an almost artistic noodle-like
arrangement against his skin.
Cropped: Cut short to embrace the face. Cropped hair is cut close to the scalp and is a unisex hairstyle
which means that it suits both men and women.
Example: Her short cropped hair formed a perfect frame for her heart-shaped face.
Black: Having a completely dark color. Often described as the absence of light or the opposite of white.
This hair color is the most popular natural human hair color.
Example: Her black hair was swept into an elaborate upsweep that wowed everyone at the
pageant.
Auburn: A variety of red hair that is a cross between brown and red.
Example: She brushed her silky auburn hair behind her ear and smiled sheepishly at him.
Blonde: A yellowish hair color. This hair color comes in a variety of yellow or gold shades which range
from rich or heavy to light. This word is often used to describe a woman who has hair of this color. Men’s
hair can also be described as blond.
Example: She bowed her head and started to pray; all they could see was a mop of
light blonde hair neatly arranged on her head and effectively masking her face.
Brunette: Dark brown hair. This word is used to describe a woman who has this type of hair.
Example: The amicable, tall brunette contestant stood out among all her blonde counterparts.
4.b Height: Some height adjectives, such as monumental, are unsuitable for descriptions of people.
However, below are some height adjectives that are appropriate for descriptions of people.
Towering: Much taller than the norm. Someone who is described as towering tends to be so tall, that he
or she has to look down at others.
Example: His towering physique made him attractive to recruiters for basketball teams.
Tapering: In referring to height this word means very tall and thin. It is similar to towering, but is not as
popular in use. Be careful in using it however, as it does have another meaning. In describing other
things, it carries the meaning; diminishing or lessening.
Example: The tiny baby boy soon grew into a tapering, well-groomed young man.
Lanky: Very tall and slim in an unappealing or clumsy way. This word is often used to describe someone
in a negative way.
Example: I carefully glanced at the reflection in the store window and realized that my stalker was
a lanky, greasy haired man who seemed to be in his forties.
Squat: Short and thickset. This word is used to describe someone who is short.
Example: She looked down at him from the balcony and was bemused at how unusually squat he
appeared from that angle.
Dwarfish: small in stature. This word helps to create an image of a person who is extremely short, like a
dwarf.
Example: She smiled after glimpsing at his dwarfish figure running away from mischief.
4.c Shapes: Another area in which human beings differ is the shape of their bodies. Shape adjectives help
to create clear and visual images of the physical appearance of people. Some shape adjectives are more
suitable to a particular gender as the examples below will illustrate.
Curvaceous: Possessing attractive curves. This word is suitable for describing females who have
attractive physiques.
Example: Her curvaceous physique awed everyone as she strutted on the catwalk.
Chiseled: Prominently outlined. This word is most appropriate for the description of a man’s face,
especially his jaw line. It is also used to describe well-developed muscles of an athlete or fitness pro.
Example: Her firm and chiseled calves, which made her the envy of all her friends, were the
products of years and years of hard work in the gym.
Rotund: Having a plump or round shape.
Example: A rotund police officer continuously glared at them through the window, making them feel
extremely guilty.
Clever: Very smart. Some other words for clever are; shrewd or witty.
Example: There was no need to worry as the experienced and clever technician was able to figure
out the problem almost immediately.
Creative: Talented when it comes to finding new solutions, fixing things, or coming up with novel ideas.
Example: The ideal candidate for the position is a creative, multi-tasker who has excellent people
skills.
Flexible: Open to and accepting of changes. Easily adaptable to new situations and environments.
Example: The new principal was flexible enough to allow for some very novel changes in the way
the school is run, such as the introduction of student-led days where the students and teachers
switched roles temporarily.
1. adaptable
capable of fitting a particular situation or use
When Connie's parents divorced, she proved herself to be adaptable. It wasn't easy, but she learned
how to cope with this big change.
2. adventurous
People who are adventurous seek out the fun in life. They love to try something new--sometimes an
act that others would find scary. Adventurous people love to travel and try new foods at a
restaurant.
3. affectionate
4. ambitious
Ambitious people try to get ahead in life--they look for opportunities to better their life. For the most
part, this has a positive feeling, but in some people, ambition is too strong and they hurt people
along the way to get what they want.
5. amiable
Amiable people are affable. They are kind, warm and friendly.
6. compassionate
Someone who is compassionate feels a strong sense of sadness when they see others who are
suffering. A compassionate person always tries to do something to help ease the suffering. You
would find a compassionate person helping out in a homeless shelter.
7. considerate
A considerate person looks out for other people. They often allow someone else to have the last
piece of pie or they hold the door open for another person.
8. courageous
A courageous person is brave. They are the type of person to run into a burning building. They are
also likely to get involved to stop a bullying situation.
9. courteous
Courteous people say, "Please," "Thank you" and "No, thanks." Their manners are present because
they are nice toward other people.
10. diligent
Diligent people work hard until a job is done. They take great care in doing things right. They don't
give up.
11. empathetic
Someone who is empathetic is able to understand people better because they see things from the
other person's perspective.
12. exuberant
13. frank
Someone who is frank "tells it like it is." It might not be pretty, but they will tell you straight.
14. generous
A generous person shares what they have willingly. It might be a cupcake or their time--either way,
they're happy to share.
15. gregarious
Gregarious people are fun to be around and they like being around other people. They are the "life of
the party."
16. impartial
Impartial people are fair. They are able to remain neutral before forming an opinion. Lawyers like to
have impartial people on juries so that they can fairly weight the evidence.
17. intuitive
An intuitive person operates by instinct. They sort of have a special feel for a situation. The best
basketball players are intuitive when it comes to finding the open teammate.
A lot of teaching is intuitive--the best teachers just know how to present things so that kids
understand. (Related words: intuition and intuitively).
18. inventive
Inventive people are able to find creative, ingenious solutions to problems. They might be able to
repair a car with a paper clip.
19. passionate
Passionate people have a real love for something in their life. They embrace this or many activities
with a strong feeling. What are you passionate about?
20. persistent
stubbornly unyielding
Persistent people never give up. Even when the odds are stacked against them, the work tirelessly
until the goal is achieved.
21. philosophical
People who are philosophical often wonder, "In the grand scheme of things, is it worth it?"
Philosophical people tend to look at the larger picture of life and stay above trivial situations.
When teaching it is important to remain philosophical about a student's success. A teacher has a
large part to play in a student's success, but ultimately I cannot "make" him learn. Actually
learning something is up to him.
22. practical
People who are practical look at things is a reasonable, level-headed way. They are likely to take a
coat with them in case it is cold--they know they can take it off if it is too hot--they're just
practical.
23. rational
Rational people are practical. They make rational decisions based on their logical reasoning about a
situation. They don't base decisions on emotions.
24. reliable
worthy of trust
Someone who is reliable is trust worthy and dependable. You can "count on" a reliable person.
25. resourceful
adroit or imaginative
A resourceful person uses creativity and the things around them to tackle a problem. They see
solutions (sometimes obvious ones) that others don't see.
26. sensible
27. sincere
28. sympathetic
You are sympathetic when you feel sorry for someone else. You send a sympathy card when a friend
loses a loved one because you want her to know that you feel sorry for her loss.
29. unassuming
not arrogant
An unassuming person is awesome but does not go around bragging about it. In fact, she might not
even know that she's so awesome. A girl might be a great artist, but is unassuming about her
skill.
30. witty
Someone who is witty combines humor with intelligence. A witty observation is funny but also
sophisticated. You need to be smart to understand a witty person's jokes.
A D I N Q T
able dainty idiotic naive quarrelsome tactful
abnormal decisive idle nasty querulous tactless
absent-minded deep illogical natural quick talented
above average deferential imaginative naughty quick-tempered testy
adventurous deft immature negative quiet thinking
affectionate delicate immodest nervous R thoughtful
agile demonic impatient noisy realistic thoughtless
agreeable dependent imperturbable normal reassuring timid
alert delightful impetuous nosy reclusive tired
amazing demure impractical numb reliable tolerant
ambitious depressed impressionable O reluctant touchy
amiable devoted impressive obliging resentful tranquil
amusing dextrous impulsive obnoxious reserved U
analytical diligent inactive old-fashioned resigned ugly
angelic direct incisive one-sided resourceful unaffected
apathetic dirty incompetent orderly respected unbalanced
apprehensive disagreeable inconsiderate ostentatious respectful uncertain
ardent discerning inconsistent outgoing responsible uncooperative
artificial discreet independent outspoken restless undependable
artistic disruptive indiscreet P revered unemotional
assertive distant indolent passionate ridiculous unfriendly
attentive distraught indefatigable passive S unguarded
average distrustful industrious paternal sad unhelpful
awesome dowdy inexperienced paternalistic sassy unimaginative
awful dramatic insensitive patient saucy unmotivated
B dreary inspiring peaceful sedate unpleasant
balanced drowsy intelligent peevish self-assured unpopular
beautiful drugged interesting pensive selfish unreliable
below average drunk intolerant persevering sensible unsophisticated
beneficent dull inventive persnickety sensitive unstable
blue dutiful irascible petulant sentimental unsure
blunt E irritable picky serene unthinking
boisterous eager irritating plain serious unwilling
brave earnest J plain-speaking sharp V
bright easy-going jocular playful short-tempered venal
brilliant efficient jovial pleasant shrewd versatile
buff egotistical joyous plucky shy vigilant
C elfin judgmental polite silly W
callous emotional K popular sincere warm
candid energetic keen positive sleepy warmhearted
cantankerous enterprising kind powerful slight wary
capable enthusiastic L practical sloppy watchful
careful evasive lame prejudiced slothful weak
careless even-tempered lazy pretty slovenly well-behaved
caustic exacting lean proficient slow well-developed
cautious excellent leery proud smart well-intentioned
charming excitable lethargic provocative snazzy well-respected
childish experienced level-headed prudent sneering well-rounded
childlike F listless punctual snobby willing
cheerful fabulous lithe somber wonderful
chic fastidious lively sober Y
churlish ferocious local sophisticated volcanic
circumspect fervent logical soulful vulnerable
civil fiery long-winded soulless Z
clean flabby lovable sour zealous
clever flaky love-lorn spirited
clumsy flashy lovely spiteful
coherent frank M stable
cold friendly maternal staid
competent funny mature steady
composed fussy mean stern
conceited G meddlesome stoic
condescending generous mercurial striking
confident gentle methodical strong
confused gloomy meticulous stupid
conscientious glutinous mild sturdy
considerate good miserable subtle
content grave modest sullen
cool great moronic sulky
cool-headed groggy morose supercilious
cooperative grouchy motivated superficial
cordial guarded musical surly
courageous H suspicious
cowardly hateful sweet
crabby hearty
crafty helpful
cranky hesitant
crass hot-headed
critical hypercritical
cruel hysterical
curious
cynical
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