People and Relationships: Positive Words to Describe People, List 1

Prepare for the IELTS exam with this list of positive words that are used to describe people.
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  1. admirable
    inspiring approval
    His admirable son replied: even when danger comes I think you’ll find courage in me. The Odyssey
  2. affectionate
    having or displaying warmth or fondness
    Baba was the affectionate one in the family; Ma never hugged or kissed us much, even before the accident. You Bring the Distant Near
  3. approachable
    easy to meet or converse or do business with
    For a moment, I think the kid’s asking if his dad’s being friendly and approachable. I Am the Messenger
  4. benevolent
    showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding
    Lee’s mouth was full and benevolent and the flash of gold when he smiled was rich and warm. Cannery Row
  5. caring
    feeling and exhibiting concern and empathy for others
    He had raised his two sons to be loving and caring, and like Morrie, they were not shy with their affection. Tuesdays with Morrie
  6. charming
    pleasing or delighting
    He would be real charming, and all the old church people loved him. The Rock and the River
  7. considerate
    showing concern for the rights and feelings of others
    Yet they were good sons, considerate of us, patient with others, always giving us a fair share of their earnings. Nectar in a Sieve
  8. enthusiastic
    having or showing great excitement and interest
    You can hear the thunder of the stomping feet in the stands as they cheer and stomp, giving their team their noisy, enthusiastic support. Tears of a Tiger
  9. frank
    characterized by directness in manner or speech
    He studied her, the honesty in her eyes, the frank openness of her face, and his shoulders relaxed. When Dimple Met Rishi
  10. generous
    willing to give and share unstintingly
    They, too, were generous, providing her with cast-off furniture, clothing, and, most important, food. The Best of Enemies
  11. gentle
    soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
    He is kind and gentle, a quiet man with good manners. Enrique's Journey
  12. humorous
    characterized by the power to cause laughter
    But at home he was our humorous, kind, and wise Dad. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution
  13. insightful
    exhibiting clear and deep perception
    He wondered if anyone else was insightful enough to know why he did what he did. Scythe
  14. intelligent
    having the capacity for thought and reason to a high degree
    The eldest of them, a sensible, intelligent young woman, about twenty-seven, was Elizabeth’s intimate friend. Pride and Prejudice
  15. outstanding
    distinguished from others in excellence
    There was a picture of Vanessa accepting the outstanding community citizen award—the youngest person to ever win it. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora
  16. practical
    guided by experience and observation rather than theory
    A practical woman, she could not invent stories and told only true ones. The Woman Warrior
  17. sociable
    inclined to or conducive to companionship with others
    I try hard to be more sociable, not just with Chaff but with the group at large. Catching Fire
  18. trustworthy
    taking responsibility for one's conduct and obligations
    If he trusts me, maybe that makes me trustworthy. Dry
  19. understanding
    characterized by comprehension and discernment and empathy
    Mom was so nice, so kind, so understanding that she made the rest of us seem like insensitive jerks. Schooled
  20. witty
    demonstrating striking cleverness and humor
    He tells funny jokes and has a very witty way about him. Please Ignore Vera Dietz
Created on Thu Jul 27 14:48:02 EDT 2023 (updated Fri Sep 22 11:29:19 EDT 2023)

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