《Vocabulary / Word Lists for writers》physical descriptions
Advertisement
Eyes - General
large
small
narrow
sharp
squinty
round
wide-set
close-set
deep-set
sunken
bulging
protruding
wide
hooded
heavy-lidded
bedroom
bright
sparkling
glittering
flecked
dull
bleary
rheumy
cloudy
red-rimmed
beady
birdlike
cat-like
jewel-like
steely
hard
fringed with long lashes
with sweeping eyelashes
with thick eyelashes
Eyes - Color
Brown is the most common eye color by far. Green is quite rare.
chestnut
chocolate brown
cocoa brown
coffee brown
mocha
mahogany
sepia
sienna brown
mink brown
copper
amber
cognac
whiskey
brandy
honey
tawny
topaz
hazel
obsidian
onyx
coal
raven
midnight
sky blue
sunny blue
cornflower blue
steel blue
ice blue
Arctic blue
glacial blue
crystal blue
cerulean
electric blue
azure
lake blue
aquamarine
turquoise
denim blue
slate blue / slate gray
storm blue / storm gray
silver / silver gray
chrome
platinum
pewter
smoky gray
ash gray
concrete gray
dove gray
shark gray
fog gray
gunmetal gray
olive
emerald
leaf green
moss green
Eyebrows
arched
straight
plucked
sparse
trim
dark
faint
thin
thick
unruly
bushy
heavy
Skin - Color
amber
bronze
cinnamon
copper
dark brown
deep brown
ebony
honey
golden
pale
pallid
pasty
fair
light
cream / creamy
alabaster
ivory
bisque
milk
porcelain
chalky
sallow
olive
peach
rose / rosy
ruddy
florid
russet
tawny
fawn
Skin - General
Some of these are better for the face, and some are better for other parts of the body.
lined
wrinkled
seamed
leathery
sagging
drooping
loose
clear
smooth
silken
satiny
dry
flaky
scaly
delicate
thin
translucent
luminescent
baby-soft
flawless
poreless
with large pores
glowing
dewy
dull
velvety
fuzzy
rough
uneven
mottled
dimpled
doughy
firm
freckled
pimply
pockmarked
blemished
pitted
scarred
bruised
veined
scratched
sunburned
weather-beaten
raw
tattooed
Face - Structure
square
round
oblong
oval
elongated
narrow
heart-shaped
catlike
wolfish
high forehead
broad forehead
prominent brow ridge
protruding brow bone
sharp cheekbones
high cheekbones
angular cheekbones
hollow cheeks
square jaw
chiseled
sculpted
craggy
soft
jowly
jutting chin
pointed chin
weak chin
receding chin
double chin
cleft chin
dimple in chin
visible Adam's apple
Nose
According to this article in the Daily Mail, there are fourteen kinds of noses.
snub
dainty
button
turned-up
long
broad
thin
straight
pointed
crooked
aquiline
Roman
bulbous
flared
hawk
strong
Mouth/Lips
thin
narrow
full
lush
Cupid's bow
rosebud
dry
cracked
chapped
moist
glossy
straight teeth
gap between teeth
gleaming white teeth
overbite
underbite
Facial Hair (or lack thereof)
clean-shaven
smooth-shaven
beard
neckbeard
goatee
moustache
sideburns
mutton-chop sideburns
stubble
a few days' growth of beard
five o' clock shadow
Hair - General
I threw a few hairstyles in here, though not many.
long
short
shoulder-length
loose
limp
dull
shiny
glossy
sleek
smooth
luminous
lustrous
spiky
stringy
shaggy
tangled
messy
tousled
windblown
unkempt
bedhead
straggly
neatly combed
parted
slicked down / slicked back
cropped
clipped
buzzed / buzz cut
crewcut
bob
mullet
curly
bushy
frizzy
wavy
straight
lanky
dry
oily
greasy
layers
corkscrews
spirals
ringlets
braids
widow's peak
bald
shaved
comb-over
afro
thick
luxuriant
voluminous
full
wild
untamed
bouncy
wispy
fine
thinning
Hair - Color
There are some repeats here from the eye color section!
black
blue-black
jet black
raven
ebony
inky black
midnight
sable
salt and pepper
silver / silver gray
charcoal gray
steel gray
white
snow-white
brown
brunette
chocolate brown
coffee brown
ash brown
brown sugar
nut brown
caramel
tawny brown
toffee brown
red
ginger
auburn
Titian-haired
copper
strawberry blonde
butterscotch
honey
wheat
blonde
golden
sandy blond
flaxen
fair-haired
bleached
platinum
Body Type - General
tall
average height
short
petite
tiny
compact
big
large
burly
beefy
bulky
brawny
barrel-chested
heavy / heavy-set
fat
overweight
obese
flabby
chunky
chubby
pudgy
pot-bellied
portly
thick
stout
lush
plush
full-figured
ample
rounded
generous
voluptuous
curvy
hourglass
plump
leggy / long-legged
gangling
lanky
coltish
lissome
willowy
lithe
lean
slim
slender
trim
thin
skinny
emaciated
gaunt
bony
spare
solid
stocky
wiry
rangy
sinewy
stringy
ropy
sturdy
strapping
powerful
hulking
fit
athletic
toned
built
muscular
chiseled
taut
ripped
Herculean
broad-shouldered
sloping shoulders
bowlegged
Hands
delicate
small
large
square
sturdy
strong
smooth
rough
calloused
elegant
plump
manicured
stubby fingers
long fingers
ragged nails
grimy fingernails
ink-stained
Advertisement
- In Serial168 Chapters
Orc Lord
A young woman just starting out in life is killed tragically in a car accident. However, she soon regains consciousness as a baby in a fantasy world. But... she's an Orc?! It would be good if she could just enjoy her new life quietly, but she seems destined for war and carnage. How will she fare as a monster in a fantasy world? ________________ This story will have a total of three arcs: Arc 1, The Birth of Babylon: 571 pages (complete) Arc 2, The Baphomet War: 420 pages (complete) Arc 3, The Mad Queen of Carnage: (in progress) ________________ Ultimately, I'm writing this for enjoyment. If you enjoy it too, fantastic! Gore: Extremely infrequent, but moderately intense. Profanity: There are a few swear words here and there, as well as some more creative insults. Traumatizing Content: While I'm at it, there are some questionable morals displayed (mostly after chapter 77). So far we can check off slavery, brainwashing, war, and genocide. This story starts off very Light Novel-ish because I was reading a lot of them at the time. The writing style gradually matures as it goes. Sorry, but I don't have the stamina to go back and fix everything, even if I know it gets pretty roughshod at times. New readers, please keep in mind, I make use of "unreliable narrators" at times. My story accepts donations, but it is free to read and I've only uploaded it here. Lastly, Orc Lord is a member of the WriTEr's Pledge, which means I have sworn to see it through to a satisfying ending. One of my long breaks triggered a dishonor, but I'll redeem it someday when it's actually finished. I'm the ultimate necromancer author. ;P
8 168 - In Serial36 Chapters
The World of Argos
Description: Zachary Alan Lee was a computer programmer who died in his sleep. Having been a fan of LitRPG and a writer on his favorite website. Little did he know that a God of a different universe was one of his fans. Upon his death, Zach was reborn on the World of Argos. Having a second chance at life and the ability to live in a world with Magic and system that would allow him to upgrade his body and soul, Zach sets off to forge a new destiny. One of his own making. Author’s Note: Hey, if you like Town building please come in and read my story. My main focus will be writing a fun story about a struggling MC trying to gain power and a little bit of safety in his new life. Since I am starting a business and have a family I will be posting infrequently. Additionally, there will be errors in spelling and grammar, but I am being up front about it, please leave specific feedback and I will gladly correct it. Cover art is not my own and I will be returning from Hiatus soon 4/27/18
8 112 - In Serial73 Chapters
The Everlasting. (Completed)
An Everlasting. A title given to those who have reached a state closest to godhood. Be it through might and power or through love and compassion. These beings hold great influence over the realms. This story is about Asura, a young orphaned child, who was taught the way of the blade and has mastered the Warrior Arts at a very young age. Given a recommendation by his master, Asura ventures out to broaden his horizons and to learn magic. Follow Asura’s journey and his quest to reach Everlastinghood. Comment by the author: Looking at the chapter list, you might have noticed Volume 1 is not there. The reason is that it’s in the process of being published so I’m somewhat restricted in where and how I can post it. Edit. 18/04/2017 The first volume is now officially on sale. It is no longer possible to get the first volume for free. I am sorry but it was free for a long time and it was time for it. However if you like to support me you can find th first volume here on Amazon (getBook.at/TheEverlasting) Compared to other stories on Royal Road this one is faster paced. No artificial extensions of the story by spending forever in generic constructs, like random ranking tournaments, that don’t really matter for the overall plot. That’s the plan anyway. Volumes consist roughly of 30-35k words. Additionally: I am not a native speaker, nor have I had any formal education in the English language. I am trying very hard to improve myself. If you want to help me by proofreading my story, shoot me a PM and we’ll see if we can arrange something. Other than my thanks and fake internet points I can’t offer anything, though. Yeah, poor student here… Edit 22/06/2017 Hey the story is officially ended if i ever decide to continue it will be on another date. The ending is open for anyone to use their imagination. Thank you all for the support. I hope we could meet later in the Everlasting II. Respectfully Biako
8 434 - In Serial9 Chapters
God Of Disaster
the story is about a late 20 year old who betrayed by his brothers.dan also ex-girlfriend who make love with his friend. since he left by his parents who died at the age of 15 years.he wants to take revenge against his family and his ex-girlfriend and his best friend.but he can't do anything ...so he just keeps his revenge in a quiet house relics his parents. he just spends his time reading novels, manga, watching anime and playing games.when he finished playing games on his computer, he saw a message in which his parents lived when the accident happened. "Do you want to change your life and change every world / destroy the world ?? if you want to press yes" !! WARNING !! Can not go back to normal life !! *this story contains about slaughter, despair, and sex.* *multiple world, and sure the anime world, movies world :p like terror infinity Mc is OP :P
8 135 - In Serial23 Chapters
The Blood We Are Born In
In this land nobles rule over the peasants, not only by right, but by their magical powers passed down their bloodlines from father to son. The powerless have no choice but to serve. But these are troubled times. War, conspiracies and revolutions spread through the land, bringing conflict and suffering along with the promise of an uncertain future. It is on this stage that a lowly mercenary of mixed blood meets the royal heir of an ancient bloodline. This is their story. Cover art by Nicole Cardiff This story is currently abandoned, and will not update.
8 117 - In Serial9 Chapters
The Immortal's Apprentice
Three lead characters (2 guys and girl) are each thought by different immortals to be 'the one' that will fulfill a prophecy. Talen Lattis has the opportunity to become an apprentice to one of the immortals. Ren Shao Aiya, thrown out of her village for having powers, has to learn how to survive. Enzo Hai veers more toward the dark side to claim his "destiny". Join Talen, Aiya and Enzo as they search for legendary weapons, adventure across the nine different realms and prove once and for all that prophecies should only ever be interpreted in hindsight.
8 92

