Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

physical-description

noun
ˈfɪzɪkəl dɪsˈkrɪpʃən
Definition
A detailed account of a person’s appearance, including aspects like their height, build, hair color, eye color, and other notable features.
Examples
  • The police officer provided a physical description of the suspect to the witnesses.
  • In her book, she gives a physical description of each character, making them come alive for the reader.
  • The physical description of the landscape in the novel conveys a strong sense of place.
Meaning
It refers to the specific characteristics that help to create a visual image of someone or something based on physical attributes.
Synonyms
  • appearance
  • profile
  • identification
  • characteristics