Example sentences:Ann is a bit boring. She never has anything interesting to say.
bossy - (mildly negative) used to describe someone who tries to control other people.
Example sentences:My gran is a bit bossy. She's always ordering my poor grandad about.
charismatic - somebody who attracts other people, and who is good at getting people's attention.
Example sentence: Barack Obama is a very charismatic politician. creative - someone who is an original thinker, or who has artistic skills. Example sentences:Mona is very creative. She is always coming up with new ideas.
courageous - an adjective used to describe someone who is very brave. Example sentences:Abdul is a fireman. He is very courageous. He rescues people from fires.
dependable - an adjective used to describe someone who is very reliable. Example sentences:Ruth is very dependable. She always keeps her promises. devious - (negative) used to describe someone who cheats other people, to get what they want.
Example sentences:Sam can be bit devious at times. I wouldn't trust him. dim - (negative insult) used to describe someone who is not very intelligent.
Be careful when using this word!Using neutral adjectives to describe people is much safer.
extroverted - someone who is very outgoing.
Example sentences:Dave is very extroverted. He's always the life and soul of the party!
egotistical - (negative) used for describing someone who acts as if they are more important than others.
Example sentences:Simon is a bit egotistical. He tends to look down on people.
gregarious - very sociable.
Example sentences:Tina is very gregarious. She has lots of friends.
impulsive - an adjective used to describe someone who acts before thinking.
Example sentences:Luca can be a bit impulsive. He doesn't always think before he acts.
intelligent - someone who is very clever.
Example sentence: Steven Hawking is a very intelligent man.
introverted - someone who is quiet and shy. (opposite of extroverted) Example sentences:Mira is quite introverted. She doesn't really enjoy parties.
industrious - very hard working.
Example sentences:Sergio is very industrious. He works really hard at his job.
joyful - very happy.
Example sentences:I'm in a joyful mood today. Life is good at the moment. reliable - someone you can depend upon.
Example sentences:Jerry is very reliable. You can always depend on him to keep his promises.
sociable - someone who enjoys mixing with people.
Example sentences:Donata is very sociable. She has a lot of friends. sympathetic - someone who offers a friendly ear to people with problems. Example sentences:Will is a very sympathetic person. He's also a really good listener.
talkative - somebody who talks a lot.
Example sentences:Julie is very talkative. She's always on the phone, chatting to friends.
Height tall, tallish, short, shortish, medium height Build frail, stocky, slim, thin, plump, fat, skinny, well-built Age young, elderly, middle-aged, teenager, in 20s, 30s, 40s Face Eyes big round blue eyes, large, small, bright, narrow Hair Clothes casual, scruffy, shabby, smart, tidy, messy round, oval, square, with scares, wrinkles, freckles, sun-tanned, pale
bald, straight, curly, spiky, wavy Describing Character - What's he like? Is she nice?
Exercises:
1. Use the words below to describe what your friends, family and teachers are like.
2. In pairs: one student writes down a description and the other student must guess who it is.
careful, hard-working, aggressive, tough, careless, dull, boring, imaginatigenerous, loyal, self-controlenergetic, confidenworried, cheerful, broadminded, active, curious, secretive practical, sensible, independent, strong-minded, stupid ve, ambitious, crafty, sensitive, gentle, naive led, moody, trusting, modest, tolerant, friendly t, selfish, shy, stubborn, reliable, clumsy, intelligent
