hard-working
working with effort and energy
a hard-working man
easy-going
(used about a person) calm, relaxed and not easily worried or upset by what other people do
punctual
doing sth or happening at the right time; not late:
It is important to be punctual for your classes.
NOTE We say the train, bus, etc. was on time not punctual.
friendly
(to/toward(s) sb) behaving in a kind and open way:
Everyone here has been very friendly towards us.
reserved
shy and keeping your feelings hidden
emotional
having strong emotions and showing them in front of people:
She always gets very emotional when I leave.
lazy
(used about a person) not wanting to work:
Don't be lazy. Come and give me a hand.
outgoing
friendly and interested in other people and new experiences
hospitable
(used about a person) friendly and kind to visitors
sociable
enjoying being with other people; friendly
formal
(used about language or behaviour) used when you want to appear serious or official and in
situations in which you do not know the other people very well
casual
relaxed and not worried; not showing great effort or interest:
I'm not happy about your casual attitude to your work.
enthusiastic
(about sth/doing sth) full of excitement and interest in sth
quiet
(used about a person) not talking very much:
You're very quiet today. Is anything wrong? He's very quiet and shy.
tolerant
(of/towards sb/sth) the ability to allow or accept sth that you do not like or agree with
talkative
liking to talk a lot
sophisticated
having or showing a lot of experience of the world and social situations; knowing about
fashion, culture, etc.
well dressed
wearing attractive and fashionable clothes
respectful
showing care for or pay attention to sb/sth
humorous
amusing or funny
nationalistic
having strong feelings of love for or pride in your own country so that you think it is better
than any other
NOTE Nationalistic is usually used in a critical way, meaning that a person’s feelings of
pride are too strong.
romantic
having a quality that strongly affects your emotions or makes you think about love; showing
feelings of love