Describing Personalities
Easy-going : relaxed and not easily upset or worried
- Theary is an easygoing girl. She can get along with other people quite easily.
- An easygoing person doesn't mind much. He or she is relaxed and cheerful.
Sensible : practical, realistic, reasonable
- Dara is always sensible. He always has the reason to support what he says.
- Trust her since she is a sensible person.
Selfish : egocentric, self-centered
- Some people are very selfish. They do not care about the other. Whatever they do is just for their own gain.
- Most kids are usually selfish.
Silly : foolish, showing little thought or judgment
- Some of my friends are very silly. They make me laugh all the times.
- This is such a silly thing to do. You are not supposed to do that.
Unfriendly : not friendly, quiet
- One of my teachers is very unfriendly. He never gives me a smile or talk whenever I meet him outside the class.
- We tend to dislike unfriendly people since they make us feel bad.
Adventurous : willing to try exciting and often dangerous things
- Most of American people are more adventurous.
- Adventurous person is usually fearless. They like to takes risks.
Greedy : wanting more than needed
- Greedy people never get enough. They wants more and more.
- Do you have any friends who are greedy? Do you like them?
Impatient : get annoyed easily, cannot wait
- My little brother is impatient. He always want to get things done immediately. He can't wait.
- An impatient person is always anxious. They cannot stay calm if they don't get things done.
Clumsy: awkward in movement or in handling things
Reliable : truthful, honest
wise : smart, clever, bright
tidy : neat and well organized
stupid : foolish, silly
shy : feeling uncomfortable to talk to other people, embarrassed
rude : impolite, offensive
polite : being nice and respectful to other people
nervous : worried and anxious:
nasty : very bad and unpleasant
moody : moods changing suddenly and they become angry or unhappy easily
mean : not willing to share anything with other people especially money, selfish
grumpy : easily annoyed and complaining
aggressive : violent, like causing trouble with other people
introvert : a person who is quiet and like to spend time alone
extrovert : outgoing, friendly, like communicating with other people.
annoying : making you feel slightly angry
naughty : behaving badly, misbehaved, not following what told to do
stubborn: determined to do things without listening to other people.
bad-tempered: getting angrily easily, irritable, grumpy, impatient
talkative: talking too much
sociable: outgoing, extrovert
calm: peaceful, quiet, and without worry
gentle: calm, kind, or soft
supportive: giving help and encouragement
creative: producing or having unique ideas
imaginative: full of imagination and visualization
Adventurous: willing to try new or difficult things, or exciting and often dangerous
Active: Energetic, involved, and ready for anything.
Cheerful: Tends to be upbeat and in good spirits.
Considerate: Keeps others’ feelings in mind before acting.
Hopeful: Optimistic and has faith in a good outcome.
Motivated: Puts energy toward a hopeful outcome.
Optimistic: Expects the best from people and situations; maintains a positive outlook.
Resourceful: Has the ability to overcome difficulties in clever, skillful ways.
Sincere: Straightforward, honest, and truthful.
Supportive: Provides emotional support and encouragement to others.
Trustworthy: Dependable, reliable, and keeps confidential information to themselves
FORMS
[ Subject + am/is/are/was/were + Adjective (personality). ]
Examples
- Many people like to talk to Daro because he is very easygoing.
- Some kids are really silly but sometimes they are funny.
- If you like to travel to do dangerous activities, you are adventurous.
- He always breaks things. He is very clumsy.
- He isn't a reliable person. Don't trust him.
Describing a person's appearance
- short: opposite from tall
- thin: opposite from fat, heavy
- overweight: opposite from underweight
- beautiful: pretty, nice to look at, cute, charming ( used to describe a woman)
- handsome: good-looking, used to describe a man
- fit: in good health, in good shape
- well-groomed: neat and clean in appearance
- muscular: having well-developed muscles
- weak: opposite from strong
- old: opposite from young
- middle-aged: approximately between 45-65
- bald: having no hair
- blonde hair: having light yellowish color, usually describing hair color
- straight hair: opposite form curly hair
- curly hair: wavy, curling hair
- wavy hair: slightly curly
- spiky hair: sticking straight up hair from the head
- tan: having brown skin after spending time in the sun
- pointed nose: long sharp nose
FORM
[ Subject + have/has + Adjective + noun.]
or
[ Sub + am/is/are + adjective....]
Examples
- Dara has curly hair.
- My sister has pointed nose.
- My grand father is bold.
- My mon ha tan skin.
- My brother has spiky hair.
