10 Words to Describe the Body

While you can always use simple adjectives to describe someone, you might want to try a few of the following words for specificity or variety. 

Words to Describe the Body

Gaunt -- Too skinny, very thin

Wiry -- Thin and muscular

Petite -- Small and thin

Willowy -- Thin with long, thin arms and legs

Lean -- Slim and long

Stocky -- Short and thick

Curvy -- A body with a smaller waist and larger hips and chest

Barrel-chested -- A body with a large, rounded chest and stomach

Hefty -- Large or heavy

Sturdy -- Large and strong