Adjectives 1
slim/thin in an attractive, elegant way
Slender
very fat, in an unhealthy way.
obese
Feeling anxious about what others might think of you.
Self-conscious
What does it mean to "grin and bear it?"
suffer pain or misfortune in a way that doesn’t show that you are in pain or experiencing misfortune.
Example: When I told my mom how hard this job is, she told me to grin and bear it.
What action is this?
To push one's lips or one's bottom lip forward as an expression of annoyance or to make oneself look attractive.
To pout
very tall and thin, and usually moving awkwardly.
used for both men and women
Lanky
Someone who generally likes to share their thoughts and enjoys the company of others.
Extroverted
What is this word?
Definition: slow to reveal emotion or opinions.
Example: She is a ________ person; you have to get to know her before she tells you anything personal.
Reserved
What does it mean to "grin from ear to ear?"
To smile widely because of satisfaction/happiness.
What does it mean to scowl?
To make an angry expression.
Example: When I asked my boss if I could leave early, he scowled at me.
(someone/something) with a quite large, solid body; used of both men and women.
Stout
short, with a body that is wide across the shoulders and chest.
Stocky
What does "conceited" mean?
Definition: having or showing an excessively high opinion of oneself.
Example: He's so conceited. He thinks he's so much better than us.
[Informal: Stuck-up]
A common expression used when someone uses influence and connections to avoid rules.
To pull strings
to press your fingers tightly against the palm (inside part) of your hand, often because you are angry.
To clench fists
Someone who does things suddenly without thinking about them carefully first. Can be positive or negative.
Impulsive
What does approachable mean?
Definition: [seems] friendly and easy to talk to.
Example: I don’t know why people always come to me with their problems at work. I must seem approachable.
Someone who is practical, honest, natural, and genuine.
Someone not concerned with appearance, riches, or being popular.
Down to earth
To admire or respect someone
To look up to
To make short, sudden jerking or convulsive movements
To twitch
unattractively thin and bony looking.
scrawny
excessively or unpleasantly self-assertive;
always forcing your own wants.
Pushy
“I didn’t want to sound pushy, but how long will the food take? It’s been a while.”
Someone who generally keeps their thoughts to themself, and enjoys being alone.
Introverted
An expression used for something that makes you think or reconsider
Food for thought
A twisted expression on a person's face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry (warped, disturbed) amusement.
To grimace