Understanding collocations—words that frequently go together—can enhance your ability to describe things in English. This post focuses on collocations related to physical appearance, offering ESL students and teachers simple definitions and example sentences to help them visualize and learn these common phrases.
Related: Important Verb Collocations
Collocations about Physical Appearance
1. Broad shoulders
having wide shoulders
Example: He has broad shoulders, perfect for football.
2. Full beard
thick, complete beard growth
Example: He grew a full beard during winter.
3. High forehead
a forehead with a lot of vertical space
Example: She has a high forehead that stands out.
4. Piercing eyes
very expressive, intense eyes
Example: Her piercing eyes seemed to read my thoughts.
5. Curly hair
hair with a lot of curls
Example: His curly hair bounced as he walked.
6. Slim figure
a thin, slender body shape
Example: She maintains a slim figure with yoga.
7. Sharp features
very defined facial features
Example: His sharp features gave him a serious look.
8. Straight nose
a nose without any bends or curves
Example: She has a straight nose, adding to her elegance.
9. Tanned skin
skin darkened by sun exposure
Example: He returned from vacation with tanned skin.
10. Thick eyebrows
full, well-defined eyebrows
Example: Her thick eyebrows framed her face beautifully.
11. Muscular arms
well-developed arm muscles
Example: His muscular arms are the result of daily workouts.
12. Pale complexion
very light skin tone
Example: Her pale complexion stood out in the sunny park.
13. Bald head
having no hair on the head
Example: He carries his bald head with confidence.
14. Wavy hair
hair with gentle curves or waves
Example: Her wavy hair flowed beautifully in the breeze.
15. Glowing skin
healthy, radiant skin
Example: Her glowing skin is all thanks to her skincare routine.
16. Petite frame
a small, delicate body build
Example: She has a petite frame but a strong spirit.
17. Dimpled cheeks
cheeks with small indents when smiling
Example: His dimpled cheeks appear every time he laughs.
18. Stout build
a strong, slightly bulky body type
Example: His stout build makes him a good rugby player.
19. Angular face
face with distinct, sharp angles
Example: Her angular face makes her very photogenic.
20. Chubby cheeks
round and slightly plump cheeks
Example: The baby’s chubby cheeks were so cute.
