{"id":2479,"date":"2020-03-25T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-25T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/local.events.com\/how-to-describe-a-person-in-english-tips-and-examples\/"},"modified":"2021-02-18T16:26:49","modified_gmt":"2021-02-19T00:26:49","slug":"how-to-describe-a-person-in-english-tips-and-examples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/how-to-describe-a-person-in-english-tips-and-examples\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Describe a Person in English: Tips and Examples"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"blog-content\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px;padding-bottom: 10px;margin-left: 0;margin-right: 0;text-align: center\">\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" style=\"width: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"How to Describe a Person in English\" src=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/files\/legacy\/755965235_orig.png\" alt=\"A man and woman in business attire face each other with speech and thought bubbles above their heads\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"font-size: 90%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div id=\"790854925490687833\" class=\"wcustomhtml\" style=\"width: 100%\" align=\"left\">\n<p>When you need to describe things, ideas, or people in English, finding the right words isn\u2019t always easy. Even native English speakers struggle to find the right descriptive words at times. It is especially hard when you need to describe a person, as people can have very distinctive looks, personalities, and behavior.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><!--BLOG_SUMMARY_END--><\/div>\n<div>\n<div id=\"461065220118331445\" class=\"wcustomhtml\" style=\"width: 100%\" align=\"left\">\n<p>Nonetheless, learning how to describe a person is vital to becoming fluent in English. In this guide, we will cover some of the best phrases to describe a person, as well as useful tips to help <a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/positive-adjectives-the-ultimate-list\/\">keep your descriptions positive<\/a> and friendly!<\/p>\n<h2>How to Describe Someone\u2019s Appearance<\/h2>\n<p>Talking about how someone looks is complicated for a couple of reasons. First of all, describing someone\u2019s appearance can seem a little rude, even if you\u2019re trying to say something nice. People don\u2019t like to feel objectified (made to feel like an object instead of a person), so it\u2019s important to always keep physical descriptions very positive.<\/p>\n<p><strong>However, if you\u2019re talking with people that you don\u2019t know very well, it\u2019s probably best to avoid describing a person\u2019s appearance entirely.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In any case, here are a few general tips to keep in mind when describing people\u2019s appearance:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Start with very general descriptions<\/strong> &#8211; Using general descriptions will help you describe someone without having to go into specific details. For example, you can describe someone\u2019s appearance by talking about their gender, height, weight, age, hair color, or eye color. However, remember that some people can be sensitive about these descriptions (especially weight and age), so keep this in mind when you need to describe people.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Try to avoid subjective descriptions<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/dictionary\/subjective\">Subjective<\/a> descriptions can be mean sometimes. For example, describing someone as \u201cfat\u201d or \u201cugly\u201d is very rude and hurtful. Try to avoid using subjective descriptions whenever possible, especially if you\u2019re talking with or about someone you\u2019ve just met.<\/li>\n<li><strong>If you need to be subjective, keep it positive<\/strong> &#8211; Not all subjective descriptions are bad. So, if you need to give your opinions about how someone looks, try to be as nice as possible! That said, even positive descriptions can feel a little invasive or forward, so use your best judgment when describing people subjectively.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Now let\u2019s look at a few positive appearance adjectives to help get you started!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Adjectives for Appearance: Positive<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Gorgeous<\/li>\n<li>Beautiful<\/li>\n<li>Pretty<\/li>\n<li>Handsome<\/li>\n<li>Attractive<\/li>\n<li>Nice<\/li>\n<li>Stunning<\/li>\n<li>Good-looking<\/li>\n<li>Cute<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As a rule of thumb, using positive adjectives to describe a person typically steers the conversation in a better direction. If you\u2019d like to see some more ways to describe people in a positive way, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/positive-adjectives-the-ultimate-list\/\">the ultimate list of positive adjectives<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Adjectives for Appearance: Neutral and Negative<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Muscular<\/li>\n<li>Strong<\/li>\n<li>Weak<\/li>\n<li>Slim<\/li>\n<li>Short<\/li>\n<li>Tall<\/li>\n<li>Fat<\/li>\n<li>Thin<\/li>\n<li>Lanky<\/li>\n<li>Overweight<\/li>\n<li>Obese<\/li>\n<li>Stout<\/li>\n<li>Stocky<\/li>\n<li>Big-boned<\/li>\n<li>Curvy<\/li>\n<li>Slender<\/li>\n<li>Petite<\/li>\n<li>Plain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Example Sentences<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Here are a few example phrases to describe a person in English:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>We look very ______.<\/li>\n<li>He\/She is very ______.<\/li>\n<li>I think they are ______.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">I hope you don\u2019t mind me saying so<\/span>, but you are very ______.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Hopefully you don\u2019t take this the wrong way<\/span>, but I think you\u2019re ______.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">I don\u2019t mean to sound rude<\/span>, but you look very ______.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>*<strong>Important Note:<\/strong> When you speak to someone directly about their appearance, it\u2019s polite to preface (begin) your statement with one of the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">underlined<\/span> phrases above. This is especially true if you\u2019re discussing negative traits. These phrases will let the other person know that you\u2019re not trying to be rude or unpleasant. However, this doesn\u2019t guarantee that they will like what you have to say!<\/p>\n<h2>How to Describe a Person\u2019s Personality<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s important to learn how to describe someone\u2019s physical features, but it\u2019s even more important to learn how to describe someone\u2019s personality. Personalities are complex, making them difficult to put into words. Nonetheless, there are plenty of great ways to describe someone\u2019s personality and character traits.<\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re describing someone\u2019s personality, you should take some of the same precautions that you would when describing their appearance. It\u2019s always best to keep things positive and avoid hurting anyone\u2019s feelings. That\u2019s why positive adjectives are so useful!<\/p>\n<p>Now let\u2019s look at some positive personality adjectives to get you started.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Adjectives for Personality: Positive<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Affectionate<\/li>\n<li>Ambitious<\/li>\n<li>Witty<\/li>\n<li>Thoughtful<\/li>\n<li>Brave<\/li>\n<li>Bright<\/li>\n<li>Sensible<\/li>\n<li>Charming<\/li>\n<li>Happy<\/li>\n<li>Sincere<\/li>\n<li>Sympathetic<\/li>\n<li>Open-minded<\/li>\n<li>Compassionate<\/li>\n<li>Courageous<\/li>\n<li>Friendly<\/li>\n<li>Generous<\/li>\n<li>Honest<\/li>\n<li>Proactive<\/li>\n<li>Polite<\/li>\n<li>Reliable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Adjectives for Personality: Neutral and Negative<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Quiet<\/li>\n<li>Aggressive<\/li>\n<li>Arrogant<\/li>\n<li>Bossy<\/li>\n<li>Cruel<\/li>\n<li>Close-minded<\/li>\n<li>Dishonest<\/li>\n<li>Greedy<\/li>\n<li>Rude<\/li>\n<li>Selfish<\/li>\n<li>Unhappy<\/li>\n<li>Untrustworthy<\/li>\n<li>Boring<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Example Sentences<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Here are a few more phrases to describe a person in English:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>We are ______.<\/li>\n<li>He\/She is usually ______.<\/li>\n<li>They tend to be ______.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">I hope you don\u2019t take this the wrong way<\/span>, but I think you\u2019re ______.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Hopefully you don&#8217;t mind me saying so,<\/span> but you are very ______.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">I don\u2019t mean to sound rude<\/span>, but you seem ______.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>*Important note: Remember, when talking to someone directly about their personality, don\u2019t forget to include one of the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">underlined<\/span> phrases above to help \u201csoften\u201d your words. This will help you sound more friendly and less critical, especially if you want to discuss someone\u2019s negative character traits!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>What\u2019s next?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Real-life conversations are far more nuanced than a word list and definitions. For example, did you know that depending on the tone and the context, a positive adjective could sometimes be used as an insult? Let\u2019s hear what our lead instructor, Anita, has to say about that.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Beware of these positive adjectives that English learners misuse - common English mistakes\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XCtqfRk4fq8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ultimately, the only way to master these words is to practice using them in live conversations and getting effective feedback. That\u2019s exactly why we built <a href=\"https:\/\/speaking.magoosh.com\/\">SpeakUp<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/speaking.magoosh.com\/\">Join an engaging live conversation today<\/a> and get critical feedback on your English, all for free for 1 week.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you need to describe things, ideas, or people in English, finding the right words isn\u2019t always easy. Even native English speakers struggle to find the right descriptive words at times. 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