Adjectives of Body Shape

(of a person) having a height that is greater than what is thought to be the average height

He is a tall basketball player, perfect for the sport.

having a below-average distance between two points

She wore a shirt with short sleeves to stay cool in the summer heat.

to be of the right size or shape for someone

Can you try on these shoes to see if they fit?

thin in an attractive way

He followed a healthy diet to stay slim and healthy.

having a slender shape, often used to describe someone who is thin and wiry

The marathon runner's stringy arms and legs were evidence of his intense training regimen.

to make something, like clothing, look better by adding decorative elements

She decided to trim her plain dress with a delicate lace to give it a more elegant look.

to bend from a straight position typically to rest the body against something for support

Feeling tired after the hike, she decided to lean against the tree to catch her breath.

(of a person or body part) attractively thin

She had a slender figure, with long limbs and a graceful posture.

having a very low amount of body fat

She has always been naturally skinny, even though she eats well.

(of a woman) small in an attractive way

She had a petite frame, with delicate features and slender limbs.

(of a person) tall and thin in a way that is not graceful

As he grew taller, his lanky limbs seemed to be out of proportion with the rest of his body.

having a waist that is slender or narrow

The slim-waisted actress looked stunning in her form-fitting gown.

having long, slender legs in proportion to their body

The model's leggy figure made her a sought-after runway model.

(especially of a woman) beautiful, with a tall elegant figure

The statuesque actress commanded attention on the red carpet with her tall, elegant figure.

(of a woman) elegant and slender in built

The svelte actress captivated audiences with her elegant appearance on the red carpet.

having a rounded and fat body shape

The rotund man's cheerful demeanor matched his plump physique.

(of a person) having a pleasantly rounded and slightly full-bodied appearance

She had a plump face with rosy cheeks that gave her a youthful appearance.

having a body that is chubby with soft-looking flesh

She admired her fleshy figure in the mirror, appreciating her curves.

(particularly of a child or young adult) slightly overweight in a way that is considered cute or charming rather than unhealthy or unattractive

Despite being a little chubby, she was always full of energy and laughter.

(of a woman's body) attractive because of having curves

She had a curvy figure, with voluptuous hips and a narrow waist.

more than enough to meet the needs or exceed expectations

The pantry was stocked with an ample supply of canned goods.

having a short, plump, and unattractive figure

The dumpy man struggled to keep up with his friends on the hiking trail.

to go to a position in which the knees are bent and the back of thighs are touching or very close to one's heels

During the workout, the fitness instructor demonstrated how to squat properly.

(of a woman) having large breasts, wide hips and a narrow waist

The curvaceous actress sashayed down the red carpet, turning heads with her hourglass figure.

(of a woman's body) curvy and attractive with full breasts and wide hips

The actress's voluptuous figure graced the cover of magazines, captivating readers with her beauty.

(of a person) having a wider lower waist and narrower upper waist, resembling the shape of a pear

Despite her efforts to tone her body, her figure remained pear-shaped.

having wide and well-defined shoulders

The broad-shouldered man effortlessly lifted the heavy box.

(especially of a man) round or a little overweight

The portly gentleman greeted guests with a warm smile and a hearty laugh.

(of a person) short and fat

The tubby man struggled to fit into the narrow seat on the bus.

(especially of a man) having a short but quite solid figure with thick muscles

The stocky wrestler easily lifted his opponents off the ground.

slender, flexible, and graceful in movement

The lithe gymnast executed complex routines with precision and ease.

pleasantly small and attractive, often implying a sense of elegance

The dainty woman captivated everyone with her small, attractive frame and charming smile.

(typically of a woman) having a curvy and well-proportioned body shape

The full-figured model confidently strutted down the runway, showcasing the latest fashion trends.