physical appearance

noun

: the way one looks
He's very proud of his physical appearance.

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The changes in physical appearance often affect self-esteem, particularly in situations that require removing clothing, such as intimacy. Mara Santilli, Flow Space, 19 Mar. 2025 Learning to build self-worth beyond physical appearance and shifting from seeking external validation to cultivating inner self-acceptance can gradually help restore confidence, leading to healthier relationships and a more positive self-image. 4. Mark Travers, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025 The latter stars Brad Pitt as a man born with the physical appearance and ailments of an elderly person, who ages in reverse. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 12 Feb. 2025 Holistic wellness acknowledges that true beauty emanates from within, and fostering a patient's mental health is just as crucial as their physical appearance. Matt King, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for physical appearance

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“Physical appearance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physical%20appearance. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.

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