When describing people, there are a wide
variety of words that can be used
to describe different characteristics and personality traits.
Words such as intelligent, kind, and
generous are fairly basic English words.
On the other hand, words such as as
magnanimous or erudite are advanced English words that
can be used to be more specific.
While describing someone, it's important to keep
in mind that when describing someone, it's
best to use words that are accurate.
In this English lesson, we will explore a variety
of words that can be used to describe people.
Instead of basic English adjectives, I will
teach you bettersounding adjectives that will help
you describe people more accurately.
I will also provide examples to give
you a better understanding of their meanings.
Let's get going.
What would you call a person who is generous
and kind, especially towards those who are less fortunate?
Instead of saying generous or kind, you
can use this beautiful English adjective, magnanimous.
Isn't it a beautiful English word?
Magnanimous.
It means someone who has a
great soul or is noble minded.
Take a look at these examples.
He was a magnanimous person, always
willing to help those in need.
The company's CEO was known for
his magnanimous leadership style, always putting
the needs of his employees first.
She was praised for her
magnanimous behavior during the crisis.
Here's the next one.
How would you describe a
person with extensive knowledge?
Or someone who is a scholar,
well educated, or a learned person?
You can call them erudite.
Someone who is well educated and has extensive knowledge
of a particular subject is an erudite person.
In short, they are experts in a subject.
He was known for his erudite speeches,
always filled with motivation and inspiration.
The erudite lawyer impressed the judge with
her extensive knowledge of the law.
The young entrepreneur's erudite knowledge of
the market size impressed the investors.
Moving on.
There are some people who are
insightful and have a sound judgment.
They can analyze something more accurately.
You can call them sagacious.
Sagacious.
Here are some example sentences for practice.
Our prime minister is a sagacious leader,
making decisions that were always in the
best interest of the country.
The sagacious teacher was able to
identify the student's strengths and weaknesses.
The sagacious judge was able to
see through the witnesses lies.
Isn't it an interesting word?
Try making sentences in comments so you
can remember this word better and can
confidently use it in your conversations.
Now here's someone who shows confidence
and control, especially in difficult situations.
They don't lose their calm and
can make the right decisions.
You can call them poised.
It's a one syllable word.
The pronunciation is poised.
Say it with me. Poised.
Let's take a look at some example sentences.
The poised actor was able to remain
calm and focused during the audition.
The poised negotiator was able to
handle the difficult client with ease.
He was a poised speaker, always able
to deliver his speeches with ease.
Now someone who is extremely careful with their
words or in the way they behave.
They are good at keeping something confidential.
They are very careful about
getting into an embarrassing situation.
There's a very good word to describe such people.
It's discreet.
Discreet people are quite good at keeping a secret.
Here are some example sentences the discrete lawyer
is good at keeping his client's information confidential.
She was discreet when it came to her
private life, never sharing personal information with anyone.
The small, discreet camera captured
clear footage of the incident.
In the last sentence.
We have used discreet to describe
a camera and not a person.
I hope you got that.
Here's the next one.
Someone who is firm and committed in
what they do or are determined and
they don't waiver while taking decisions.
They have a very firm character and personality.
Well, you can call them resolute.
I really like this word, resolute.
Do you know any celebrities who are resolute?
Let me know in the comments.
Here are some example sentences the founders
were resolute about sailing through the resolution.
She remained resolute in her belief
in the cause despite the challenges.
The government was resolute in its efforts
to combat corruption in the country.
I like people who are inventive meaning
those who come up with original ideas.
I find them quite clever and resourceful.
But what can you call them?
You can call them ingenious.
Someone who is a genius in their thinking and
can think creatively is called an ingenious person.
He came up with an ingenious solution
to the problem that puzzled many people.
The advertising campaign was ingeniously thought
out and caught everyone's attention.
The design of the bridge was
ingeniously simple, yet incredibly strong.
I hope you understood how
to use ingenious in sentences.
Next up is someone who has a clear
and practical understanding of a situation and has
the ability to make good judgments or decisions.
You can call them shrewd.
A shrewd person is good at spotting
opportunities and is able to achieve their
goals with clever and decisive actions.
He is a shrewd businessman able
to spot profitable opportunities quickly.
She was shrewd enough to realize that
the company was in financial trouble.
She had a shrewd sense of
humor that caught everyone's attention.
That's all for today.
Understanding and using personality adjectives can
greatly enhance your ability to describe
and communicate about people.
By learning and practicing words such as edgewright,
magnanimous or sagacious, you can more accurately and
effectively convey your thoughts about those around you.
Remember to always be respectful
and considerate when describing others.
And keep in mind that people's
personalities are complex and multifaceted.
Thank you for watching, and good
luck on your language learning journey. Bye for now.