Physical appearance vocabulary includes words for hair, eyes, height, body shape, and facial features. These words help describe what someone looks like without giving opinions. In English, many appearance words are used with the verb 'have' for features and with 'be' for general descriptions. This module organizes key vocabulary by category.

English uses specific words for hair color, hair length, and hair texture. Hair color words answer the question 'What color is their hair.' Hair length words describe how long or short the hair is. Hair texture words describe the shape or feel of the hair.

Word/Phrase	Definition
blond	Hair that is light yellow or golden in color.
brown	Hair that is medium or dark brown in color.
black	Hair that is very dark in color.
red	Hair that is reddish or orange in color.
gray	Hair that is silvery or gray in color.
short	Hair that does not reach the shoulders.
long	Hair that reaches the shoulders or below.
curly	Hair that forms curls or strong waves.
straight	Hair that does not curl or wave.
wavy	Hair that forms gentle waves.

Eye color words describe the color of the iris. In English, we usually say 'has' to talk about someone's eye color. Additional words describe the shape or impression of eyes without expressing opinion.

Word/Phrase	Definition
blue	Eyes that are blue in color.
green	Eyes that are green in color.
brown	Eyes that are brown in color.
gray	Eyes that are gray or grayish in color.
dark	Eyes that look deep or dark in color.

Height words describe how tall or short a person is relative to an average. English often uses 'tall' and 'short' for general description, and 'medium height' for someone in the middle. These words are usually used with the verb 'be.'

Word/Phrase	Definition
tall	A person who is above average height.
short	A person who is below average height.
medium height	A person who is around average height.

Build words describe the general shape or size of a person's body, not their exact measurements. 'Slim' and 'thin' describe a smaller build, while 'stocky' describes a shorter, solid build. 'Average build' describes someone who is not notably large or small.

Word/Phrase	Definition
slim	A body that is narrow or slender.
thin	A body that is slight or not large.
average build	A body that is typical in size and shape.
stocky	A body that is broad and solid, often shorter.

Facial feature words identify parts of the face or describe their shape. These words can be used with 'have' to list features without making judgments. Some words refer to the overall shape, and others to specific features like hair, eyes, or nose.

Word/Phrase	Definition
oval face	A face that is longer than it is wide, with gentle curves.
round face	A face that is nearly as wide as it is long.
square face	A face with a broad forehead and a strong jaw.
high cheekbones	Cheekbones that are prominent on the face.
straight nose	A nose that does not curve or bend.
full lips	Lips that are thick or plump.
thin lips	Lips that are narrow.

Some appearance words name features or details that do not fit only in hair, eyes, or build. These words help describe distinguishing marks or choices. In English, these are often used with 'have.'

Word/Phrase	Definition
freckles	Small light spots on the skin, often on the face.
beard	Hair that grows on the chin and cheeks.
mustache	Hair that grows above the upper lip.
glasses	Eyewear for vision correction or protection.
scar	A mark left on the skin after an injury.

Physical appearance vocabulary in English includes words for hair color, hair length, hair texture, eye color, height, build, facial features, and distinguishing marks. These words describe what someone looks like in a neutral way. Using 'have' for features and 'be' for general descriptions keeps descriptions clear and factual.