Describing People in English

Study Notes

When describing people, use adjectives to describe their physical appearance and personality.

Hair: Consider color (black, brown, blonde, red, gray), length (short, medium, long), texture (straight, wavy, curly), and style (ponytail, braids, bun).
Face: Describe the shape (round, oval, square, heart-shaped), skin (fair, tanned, dark, freckled, wrinkled), and any special features (moles, scars, dimples).
Nose: Describe the shape (flat, pointed, etc.).
Eyes: Note the color (blue, green, brown, hazel, gray), size (small, large), and shape (round, almond-shaped, slanted).
Height and Build: Mention the person's height (tall, medium height, short) and build (slim, average, muscular, overweight).
Skin: Describe the color (fair, light, medium, dark) and texture (smooth, rough).

Positive Traits: Examples include friendly, kind, intelligent, hardworking, humorous, and creative.
Negative Traits: Examples include rude, impatient, dishonest, lazy, stubborn, and selfish.
Neutral Traits: Examples include quiet, talkative, serious, and easygoing.

Clothing: Mention the type of clothing, such as casual (jeans, t-shirt, sneakers), formal (suit, dress, tie, heels), or seasonal (coat, scarf, shorts, sandals).
Style: Note the person's overall style, such as trendy, classic, sporty, casual, or sophisticated.

Age: Specify the person's age category (child, teenager, young adult, middle-aged, elderly).
Ethnicity: Describe the person's ethnicity (Asian, Hispanic, Black, Caucasian, Middle-Eastern, etc.).

Template:
- Introduction: Basic details (name, relationship).
- Physical Appearance: Describe their hair, eyes, height, etc.
- Personality: Mention their traits and characteristics.
- Clothing and Style: Describe what they usually wear.
- Additional Information: Include any other relevant details.
Example:
- "Let me introduce you to Maria. She is a tall woman with long, wavy brown hair and bright green eyes. Maria is known for her friendly and outgoing personality; she's always the life of the party. She typically wears trendy clothes and enjoys adding stylish accessories to her outfits. Maria is in her early thirties and has a warm, engaging presence that makes her easy to talk to."

"Tom is known for being incredibly friendly and hardworking. He always greets people with a smile and is willing to help anyone in need. While he can be quite serious when focused on a task, Tom’s easygoing nature makes him popular among his colleagues. He’s also remarkably patient, especially when explaining complex ideas to others."