Vocabulary_for_Describing_People_in_IELTS_Speaking

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Vocabulary for Describing People in IELTS Speaking

1. Describing Appearance
- General Appearance: attractive, plain, good-looking, gorgeous, handsome, beautiful,
charming, elegant, neat, scruffy, stylish.
- Body Shape: slim, slender, fit, athletic, well-built, overweight, plump, chubby, petite, tall,
short.
- Facial Features: round face, oval face, sharp features, high cheekbones, freckles, dimples,
wrinkles.
- Hair: straight, wavy, curly, bald, blonde, brunette, black, grey-haired, shoulder-length.
- Eyes: big eyes, small eyes, bright eyes, almond-shaped eyes, blue-eyed, green-eyed.
- Age-related terms: middle-aged, elderly, youthful, in their teens/twenties/forties.

2. Describing Personality
- Positive Personality: friendly, cheerful, kind-hearted, outgoing, generous, thoughtful,
ambitious, hardworking, confident, sociable, optimistic, reliable, easy-going, patient.
- Negative Personality: selfish, rude, arrogant, impatient, stubborn, lazy, moody, shy,
pessimistic, bossy, aggressive, reserved.
- Neutral/Complex Traits: introverted, extroverted, open-minded, adventurous, cautious,
creative, down-to-earth, independent.

3. Describing Relationships
- Family: supportive, overprotective, strict, affectionate, loving, distant.
- Friends: loyal, trustworthy, caring, dependable, fun-loving, honest, understanding.
- Social Interaction: talkative, good listener, sociable, approachable, reserved.
- Romantic: romantic, devoted, affectionate, committed, passionate.

4. Describing Actions and Behavior


- Helpful, caring, hardworking, energetic, responsible, disciplined, spontaneous, ambitious,
curious, competitive.
Examples:
- "She always helps others and is very considerate."
- "He's quite adventurous, always trying new things."

Sample Sentences for IELTS Speaking


1. Appearance:
- "My best friend is quite tall and slim, with wavy brown hair and a warm smile."
- "She has a very youthful appearance, even though she's middle-aged."

2. Personality:
- "I would describe my father as very reliable and hardworking."
- "My brother can be a bit stubborn at times, but he's also incredibly loyal."
3. Relationships:
- "I have a very close relationship with my parents because they are so supportive."
- "My best friend is extremely trustworthy, and I can always rely on her."

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