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People and Relationships: Positive Words to Describe People, List 2

Prepare for the IELTS exam with this list of positive words that are used to describe people.
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  1. adorable
    lovable especially in a childlike or naive way
    I’ll get to see all the adorable little kids in their dragon, princess, and superhero outfits. A Place at the Table
  2. amiable
    diffusing warmth and friendliness
    A native of Indiana, Doss is an amiable, soft-spoken, extremely thoughtful man who looks nothing like a National Park Service employee. A Short History of Nearly Everything
  3. attractive
    pleasing to the eye or mind as through beauty or charm
    He wasn’t a handsome model type, but he was really cute, with a smile that made him more attractive than any movie star. Finding Junie Kim
  4. charitable
    showing or motivated by sympathy and generosity
    She was a charitable and generous woman, eager to make those around her happy—everyone except me. The House of the Spirits: A Novel
  5. confident
    having or marked by assurance
    Tall and slender and extremely confident, K.D. was a third-year student and he took me under his wing. Long Walk to Freedom
  6. courageous
    able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
    It makes me want to be like Joan of Arc, a courageous girl who heard heavenly voices. Before We Were Free
  7. exemplary
    worthy of imitation
    When he told me that the movie would be shown, we went into our best behavior and were the exemplary children that Grandmother deserved and wished to think us. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
  8. genuine
    not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed
    It was better that he was genuine because she could believe in him. Genuine Fraud
  9. honest
    not deceptive or disposed to cheat
    “Being honest doesn’t mean you say whatever you want, whenever you want. It means that what you choose to say is true.” Allegiant
  10. ingenious
    showing inventiveness and skill
    The men were soaking wet all the time and had to become ingenious in finding ways to keep their possessions dry. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World
  11. optimistic
    hopeful that the best will happen in the future
    In spite of this, they were cheerful and optimistic, never doubting that if they were pure of heart, life would eventually get better. When I Was Puerto Rican
  12. patient
    enduring trying circumstances with even temper
    But I’m a patient girl, and all I need is time. Dread Nation
  13. personable
    pleasant in manner and appearance
    Yuri was a very personable young man, friendly, with a big smile, and he became a hero in Russia and a celebrity in all parts of the world. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story
  14. reliable
    able to be depended on; consistent or steady
    He said the best thing would be for me to contact a certain important person who would put me in touch with someone reliable who would find me a decent and safe place. Black Like Me
  15. sincere
    open and genuine; not deceitful
    She looks so earnest, so sincere, smiling her sweet smile. Al Capone Does My Shirts
  16. sophisticated
    having worldly knowledge and refinement
    She is a sophisticated lady with silver hair freshly teased at the beauty parlor and manicured nails painted red. Lucky Broken Girl
  17. sympathetic
    expressing compassion or friendly fellow feelings
    Wishing I was a better, more sympathetic person, instead of being annoyed and worried that any delay is going to get us caught. The Cruel Prince
  18. thoughtful
    exhibiting or characterized by careful consideration
    If I had known about the party, I would have made sure she was there, but even Fiona—who is the kindest, most thoughtful person on earth—didn’t think about inviting her. The Running Dream
  19. vivacious
    vigorous and animated
    The pastor is saying something about Charlie’s vivacious and intense personality. Please Ignore Vera Dietz
  20. wise
    marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense
    They used to follow me anywhere, looking up at me like I was smart and wise. X: A Novel
Created on Thu Jul 27 14:48:27 EDT 2023 (updated Tue Aug 29 11:45:43 EDT 2023)

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