23 adjectives to describe a person in English with examples and exercises

There are many adjectives to describe a person according to their physique or personal behaviour. These words are many and they vary. Some words to describe a person in English are better suited than others. Some are better suited when describing a person’s style while others are best suited to describing a person’s character traits.

ADJECTIVES TO DESCRIBE A PERSON IN ENGLISH

PERSONALITY

These are adjective words to describe a person’s behaviour in a negative or positive way.

• Calm: this kind of person does not get upset easily.

Example:  Joseph’s calm personality makes him the best team leader in his study group

• Arrogant: someone who thinks highly of himself and does not care about other people’s opinions.

Example: She was so arrogant that she refused to take heed to the warnings given to her by her neighbours.

• Humble: this is a person who is considerate of others and is ready to accept his limitations.

Example: That man is very humble though he is the boss.

• Patient: this is someone who is never in a hurry and takes his time to do something

Example:  John is a very patient man when he is dealing with people.

• Hardworking: this is a person who puts e lot of effort into whatever he does in order to succeed.

The sheriff is very hardworking and that’s why there are no drinking dens in this area.

• Confident: a self-assured person.

Example: You could tell that she was a confident secretary by the way she handled that situation.

• Competitive: a person who enjoys winning in games or sports though they may not always win.

Example: He is very competitive. Trust him to participate in all the games today.

• Charming: a person with an attractive personality. 

Example:  I wondered why people are drawn to her like that but I realised she is very charming.

• Ambitious: someone who has a robust yearning to do well or to be successful.

Example:  She was too ambitious though she did not make the cut mark.

STYLE

These are adjectives to describe a person’s style of dressing.

• Flamboyant: a person with a preference for glamorous and expensive fashion. Their style also seeks attention and limelight.

Example: The flamboyant office secretary got our attention when she walked in that office dressed in her colourful trendy suit. {You could also use the word aureate or florid}

• Chic: this is simple, unique and fashionable at the same time.

Example: My boss has always been a chic fashion enthusiast and everybody loves her style

• Eclectic: this is a people with a style inspired by varying cultures and ideas.

Example: The eclectic teacher never stopped to amaze his students with new and culturally different attire.

• Modest: simple and original. This is the opposite of flamboyant.

Example: The two girls are so different in style with Alice having a flair for the extravagant and Asha being modest.

• Stylish: wearing clothing that is currently popular

Example: Tom is a stylish white heard man in his 60’s

• Latest: newest, most recent things.

Our officers have access to the latest cameras to use for hunting thieves.

• Hot: wanted, everybody wants and need it.

Example: That game is a hot favourite for all teenagers

• Vintage: old but of high quality and still valuable

Example: Her coloured butterfly and figurative prints with her grey colour palette have a vintage look.

NATIONALITY

These are adjectives that are used to describe a person by where he comes from.

• American: this is people who live in the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.  Not to those that live in SOUTH AMERICA.

Example: The American is a teacher

• Hispanic: these are adjective words in English referring to the ethnic identity of persons from Spanish speaking countries.

Example: The Hispanic teacher was so good that the students did not want him to leave.

• Caucasian: this refers to the white race

Example: We identified the Caucasian as a male in his twenties.

• Black: they belong to the race that originated from Africa characterized by dark or brown complexion and curly hair.

Example: The two black singers were great as they sang.

PHYSICAL APPEARANCE

These are adjectives words to describe a person’s appearance or outward look.

• Brunette: women with dark brown hair

Example: Has a tall brunette passed around here?

• Plump: round in shape or fat.

Example: She was accompanied by a plump, short man to her living room.

It is vital to have at least a few adjectives to describe a person in your mind as you learn English because you may, at some point in your life, face a situation that requires you to describe someone. For more on words describing people vocabulary visit our blog.

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