Describing People

dude B1

/duːd/ A man, especially a young one (informal). M S

smart B1

/smɑɹt/ Intelligent and clever. M S

honest B1

/ˈɑ.nɪst/ Always telling the truth and not cheating or lying. M S

dare B1

/dɛ(ə)ɹ/ To be brave enough to do something risky or frightening. M S

honestly B1

/ˈɑ.nɪst.li/ In a truthful and sincere way. M S

goodness B1

/ˈɡʊdnəs/ The quality of being kind, moral, and good. M S

capable B1

/ˈkeɪ.bə.bəl/ Having the ability or qualities needed to do something well. M S

nasty B1

/ˈnaː.sti/ Very unpleasant or disgusting. M S

cruel B1

/ˈkɹuːəl/ Causing pain or suffering on purpose, without caring; unkind. M S

shy B1

/ʃaɪ/ Nervous or uncomfortable around other people. M S

selfish B1

/ˈsɛlf.ɪʃ/ caring only about yourself and not about other people M S

generous B1

/ˈdʒɛnɝəs/ Willing to give money, time, or help freely. M S

loyal B1

/ˈlɔɪəl/ Always supporting and staying faithful to a person, group, or cause. M S

stubborn B1

/ˈstʌbɚn/ Refusing to change your mind or do what others want. M S

talented B1

/ˈtæləntɪd/ Having a natural ability to do something very well. M S

magnificent B1

/mæɡˈnɪfəsənt/ Very impressive and beautiful; grand and splendid. M S

keen B1

/kin/ Very interested in or enthusiastic about something. M S

kindness B1

/ˈkaɪnd.nəs/ The quality of being kind, caring, and generous toward others. M S

bold B1

/ˈbɒld/ Brave and confident; willing to take risks. M S

compliment B1

/ˈkɑmpləmənt/ Something nice you say to praise or admire someone. M S

deed B1

/diːd/ Something that is done; an action. M S

reference B1

/ˈɹɛf.ə.ɹɛns/ A mention of something or someone. M S

regard B1

/ɹɪˈɡɑɹd/ To think of someone or something in a particular way. M S

courageous B1

/kəˈɹeɪd͡ʒəs/ Having or showing courage; brave. M S

dolphin B1

/ˈdɑlf.ɪn/ An intelligent sea mammal with a long nose, known for being playful and friendly toward humans. M S

trustworthy B1

/ˈtɹʌstˌwɜɹ.ði/ Deserving to be trusted; reliable and honest. M S

gymnastics B1

/dʒɪmˈnæstɪks/ A sport involving physical exercises that show strength, balance, and flexibility. M S

uncertainty B1

/ʌnˈsɝtənti/ The state of not being sure or confident about something. M S

hearty B1

/ˈhɑɹti/ Warm, friendly, and sincere. M S

earnest B1

/ˈɝ.nɪst/ Serious and sincere in what you say or do. M S

talkative B1

/ˈtɔ.kə.ɾɪv/ Liking to talk a lot. M S

boldly B1

/ˈboʊldli/ In a brave and confident way. M S

oily B1

/ˈɔɪli/ Covered with or containing oil. M S

tasteless B1

/ˈteɪstləs/ Having no flavour. M S

diligent B1

/ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/ Working hard and carefully, paying attention to detail. M S

hearted B1

/ˈhɑɹtɪd/ Having a particular kind of heart or character (used in combinations). M S

unfriendly B1

/ʌnˈfɹɛn(d)li/ Not kind or welcoming; behaving in a cold or hostile way. M S

impressionable B1

/ɪmˈprɛʃənəbəl/ easily influenced because one is inexperienced, sensitive, or receptive to new ideas M S

warmly B1

/ˈwɔɹmli/ In a friendly, affectionate way. M S

rudely B1

/ˈɹuːdli/ In a way that is not polite. M S

uncivilized B1

/ʌnˈsɪvəlaɪzd/ without civilizing influences M S

distrustful B1

/dɪˈstrʌstfəl/ feeling or showing a lack of trust; suspicious and wary M S

friendliness B1

/ˈfɹɛndlinəs/ The quality of being friendly and kind to others. M S

portly B1

/ˈpɔɹt.li/ having a rather stout or heavy body, especially in a dignified-looking way M S