Synonyms and antonyms of Words used to describe the skin in American Thesaurus

bloom (noun)

the healthy look of someone’s skin

blotchy (adjective)

covered with blotches

calloused (adjective)

calloused skin is covered with hard thick areas called calluses

clear (adjective)

clear skin is smooth and healthy

complected (adjective)

American someone who is dark or fair complected has dark or fair skin. Some people think this word should not be used and complexioned should be used instead.

complexioned (adjective)

someone who is dark or fair complexioned has dark or light skin

freckled (adjective)

covered in freckles

glowing (adjective)

glowing skin looks warm and healthy

lined (adjective)

lined skin has a lot of lines on it, which you get as you become older

scabby (adjective)

scabby skin has a lot of scabs on it

scabrous (adjective)

formal covered with rough areas or scabs

waxen (adjective)

mainly literary if someone’s face or skin is waxen, it is pale, shiny, and does not look healthy

wrinkled (adjective)

skin that is wrinkled has a lot of small lines on it

wrinkly (adjective)

covered in wrinkles