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What are appropriate words to describe a character?

Words to Describe a Character:

Physical Appearance:

* General: tall, short, slender, stocky, muscular, thin, broad-shouldered, petite, lean, curvy, average, athletic, robust, frail, gaunt, imposing, graceful, awkward, clumsy

* Face: handsome, beautiful, pretty, plain, striking, expressive, youthful, weathered, wrinkled, pale, ruddy, tanned, freckled, scarred, piercing eyes, sparkling eyes, kind eyes, cold eyes, sharp features, delicate features, strong jawline, high cheekbones

* Hair: blonde, brown, black, red, curly, straight, wavy, long, short, bald, braided, messy, styled, thick, thin

* Clothing: fashionable, stylish, casual, formal, elegant, trendy, worn, tattered, dirty, pristine, colorful, drab, well-dressed, unkempt

Personality & Character:

* Positive: kind, compassionate, generous, selfless, brave, courageous, determined, strong-willed, optimistic, cheerful, friendly, loyal, honest, trustworthy, intelligent, witty, charming, charismatic, ambitious, resourceful, adaptable, patient, understanding

* Negative: cruel, selfish, greedy, cowardly, weak-willed, pessimistic, grumpy, mean, unfriendly, disloyal, dishonest, untrustworthy, stupid, sarcastic, arrogant, egotistical, lazy, careless, impulsive, impatient, stubborn

* Neutral: reserved, quiet, shy, introverted, extroverted, talkative, outgoing, independent, introspective, analytical, observant, practical, realistic, cynical, skeptical, ironic, sarcastic, aloof, indifferent

Specific Traits:

* Emotional: happy, sad, angry, scared, anxious, nervous, excited, stressed, depressed, jealous, envious, passionate, indifferent, apathetic, heartbroken

* Intellectual: smart, intelligent, knowledgeable, wise, insightful, perceptive, creative, imaginative, curious, inquisitive, analytical, critical, logical

* Social: friendly, outgoing, gregarious, sociable, popular, shy, reserved, awkward, aloof, independent,

* Moral: honest, trustworthy, ethical, principled, righteous, fair, just, compassionate, empathetic, selfless, generous

* Motivational: ambitious, driven, determined, focused, passionate, idealistic, pragmatic, realistic,

* Other: funny, witty, charming, charismatic, confident, arrogant, proud, humble, shy, awkward, clumsy

Don't just use adjectives!

* Use verbs to show how a character acts or interacts with the world. (ex: "He glanced nervously at the door", "She smiled warmly")

* Use dialogue to reveal a character's personality and voice. (ex: "I don't need your pity", he snapped.")

* Use metaphors and similes to add depth and imagery to your descriptions. (ex: "Her eyes were as bright as stars", "He was like a lion trapped in a cage")

Remember, the best character descriptions are subtle and reveal information about the character without explicitly stating it.

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