Aspects and Components of Appearance

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air - manifestation of some personal quality or emotion in one’s appearance and bearing
appearance - outward, physical look
aspect - particular appearance or mien
attitude - arrangement or position of body parts
aura - impression given off of one’s spiritual or emotional nature
bearing - manner in which one stands, moves, and acts
body - physical substance of a person; trunk as distinguished from limbs
body language - gestures and mannerisms, both intended and subconscious, that communicate one’s feelings
brow - expression or mien, esp. on forehead
build - muscular development and posture; form of one’s body
bulk - primary mass of one’s body
bust - torso between neck and waist, esp. woman’s breasts
carriage - posture and manner of carrying one’s body
cleavage - area between a woman’s breasts
coloring - complexion, natural skin tone
complexion - color and texture of skin, esp. on face
comportment - bearing, demeanor
condition - state of physical health and fitness
conduct - manner in which one behaves and carries oneself
constitution - one’s physical makeup, both inherited traits and acquired characteristics
corpus - body, esp. when dead
countenance - demeanor and expression, esp. on face as indication of feelings
demeanor - outward manner, behavior toward others
deportment - manner of carrying and conducting oneself; bearing
disposition - prevailing mood and emotional makeup as revealed through expressions and actions
expression - arrangement of facial features, body posture, and use of vocal intonation to manifest a particular feeling
extremities - limbs, hands, and feet
facade - expression or image presented to others
face - front of head including chin, mouth, nose, cheeks, eyes, ears, and forehead
features - elements of face, esp. mouth, nose, and eyes
fettle - condition of body and mind
figure - shape, musculature, and posture of body
form - external appearance of body as distinct from face; figure
frame - physique or figure, esp. underlying skeletal structure
gait - manner of walking
gestures - movements of hands and limbs and expressions revealed through these movements
girth - size or measure around middle of torso
grin - open, wide smile
grooming - manner of caring for hygiene, hair, and body hair
hairline - point on forehead above which hair growth occurs
hand - terminal part of forelimb with five fingers used for manual operations and expressive gestures
height - distance from bottom of feet to top of head when standing erect
image - impression given off by facial expressions, bearing, posture, deportment, gestures, and voice
impression - outward physical appearance
limbs - arms and legs, ending in hands and feet; extremities
looks - physical appearance and countenance, esp. attractiveness
manner - distinct or characteristic air and bearing
mannerism - characteristic gesture or peculiarity of conduct
mien - expression of mood revealed through demeanor and bearing
nature - essential character as shown through physical traits
pate - crown or top of head, normally covered with hair
person - general image or impression given off by physical appearance and manner
physique - form and musculature of body; figure
port - Archaic. manner in which one bears oneself
posture - position and bearing of body, esp. when standing erect
presence - aura, impression, or sense of personality given off by physical appearance and manner
profile - side view of face
proportions - relation of parts of body to one another
puss - Slang. face, esp. mouth
shape - form and proportions of bodily parts; figure; physical condition
skin - smooth outer covering of body, forming complexion on face
smile - facial expression, usu. upward curl of corners of mouth and brightening of eyes
stance - posture, way of standing, esp. as expression of feeling
stature - natural height in upright position
tic - habitual spasmodic movement of facial muscles
tone - tautness of musculature
torso - trunk
traits - form and expression of body parts and facial features
trunk - central part of body to which limbs and head are attached; torso
visage - face and its expressions
walk - posture and manner of moderate forward movement in upright position
weight - relative measurement of one’s mass