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The Spectrum of Visual Vocabulary

Looks encompass a multitude of physical attributes including appearance, style, and demeanor. They're subjective, influenced by cultural, societal, and personal preferences. People often use looks to make initial judgments, but they rarely capture the entirety of someone's personality or capabilities. While they can affect first impressions, deeper connections and understanding often transcend physical appearances.

Looks adjectives are descriptive words used to characterize physical appearance. They range from positive attributes like "attractive," "beautiful," and "handsome," to neutral descriptors like "average" or "plain," and negative ones like "unappealing" or "unattractive." These adjectives are subjective and can vary based on cultural norms and individual preferences. While they can influence perceptions, it's essential to recognize that they only capture one aspect of a person's identity.

Spanish

Hermosa/Hermoso beautiful (f/m)

Bonita/Bonito - pretty (f/m)

Linda/Lindo - cute; beautiful (f/m)

Atractiva/Atractivo - attractive (f/m)

Impresionante - stunning

Preciosa/Precioso - gorgeous

Guapa/Guapo - handsome; pretty

Promedia/Promedio - average

Aspecto sencillo - plain looking

No atractivo - unattractive

Fea/Feo - ugly

French

Belle/Beau - beautiful; handsome (f/m)

Jolie/Joli - pretty

Mignonne/Mignon - cute (f/m)

Attractive/Attractif - attractive

Superbe - stunning

Magnifique - gorgeous

Au physique banal - average looking

Aspect simple - plain looking

Disgracieuse/Disgracieux - unattractive

Laide/Laid - ugly

German

Schön - beautiful

Hübsch - pretty

Niedlich - cute

Attraktiv - attractive

Atemberaubend - stunning

Prächtig - gorgeous

Durchschnittliches Aussehen - average looking

Schlicht aussehend - plain lookin

Unattraktiv - unattractive

Hässlich - ugly

Note: f - feminine

m - masculine

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