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People and Physical Characteristics

The words below are some of the most important used when talking about People and Physical Characteristics.

People and Physical Characteristics - Age

baby
toddler
child
teenager
young man / woman
youth
middle-aged (man / woman)
elderly (man / woman)
teens
early mid late
about
twentyish
thirty something

People and Physical Characteristics - Build

fat
overweight
slim
thin
skinny
plump
stocky
well built

People and Physical Characteristics - Complexion

fair
dark
olive
pale
tanned
clear
good
spotty
pimpled
freckles
spots
pimples

People and Physical Characteristics - Facial Features on Men

moustache
clean-shaven
beard
People and Physical Characteristics - Hair
long
short
medium length
shoulder length
black
fair
dark
red
gray
going gray
light brown
blond
white
curly
spiky
straight
wavy
bald
receding hairline
People and Physical Characteristics - Height
average height
above average
below average
petite
short
tall

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