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Describing changes on physical characteristics and behavior
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Physical characteristics are defining traits or features about someone’s body that are visually apparent.
Adolescence is that period when most of a person’s characteristics are changing from childlike to adultlike.
Body characteristics
Heavier
Chubby
Overweight
Robert is overweight.
Plump
Heavy
Fat
Lighter
Slender
Fit
Athletic
Daniel has an athletic body.
Slim
Slight
Skinny
Medium build
Height characteristics
How tall the person is
Petite
Average height
Gigantic
Medium height
Short
Complexion characteristics
Brown
White (Fair)
Black (dark)
Ex. I have black hair.
Light
Brunette
Elisa is brunette.
Fair
Pale
Hair characteristics
includes color, texture, shape, length, etc.
Golden
Brunette
Blonde
Brown
Redhead
Ex. Pamela Courson was a redhead.
Curly
Short
Puffy
Long
Frizzy
Straight
Bald
Words that describe behavior
Negative
Careless
Impatient
Anxious, worried
Lazy
Donovan is very lazy, he needs to be more conscientious.
Introverted
Guarded, reserved
Loner
Reflective
Shy
My sister is very shy, she doesn't like to socialize with others.
Positive
Ambitious
Cautious
Active
Creative
Logical
Organized
Beth is very organized, she always has everything under control.
Extroverted
Assertive
Authoritative
Affable, friendly
Charismatic
Maggie is very charismatic, she's always laughing and smiling.
Enthusiastic
References
English with Lucy. (2017). How to describe APPEARANCE in English- Essential Advanced Adjective Vocabulary Lesson. [Video File]. Retrieved from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdldHdDMXDA
Your Dictionary. (w.d.). Examples of Physical Characteristics. Retrieved from
https://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-physical-characteristics.html
Britannica. (w.d.). Development In Adolescence. Retrieved from
https://www.britannica.com/topic/human-behavior/Development-in-adolescence
Your Dictionary. (w.d.). List of words that Describe Behavior. Retrieved from
https://grammar.yourdictionary.com/word-lists/list-of-words-that-describe-behavior.html
