To sign "attractive," start with your dominant hand open in a "5" handshape, palm facing you, near the side of your face. Sweep your hand across your face in a smooth, circular motion. As your hand moves toward your chin, close your fingers together to form a flattened "O" handshape.
Sign "dress," then use the sign for "attractive." Be sure to use an admiring or appreciative facial expression to emphasize just how attractive the dress is.
Point to the person (or sign "he" in their space), sign "person," and then sign "attractive." Your facial expression should be pleasant and affirming.
Sign "new," "house," and then "attractive" to describe its visual appeal. The smooth sweeping motion of the sign helps convey the pleasing nature of the design.
Sign "dress," then use the sign for "attractive." Be sure to use an admiring or appreciative facial expression to emphasize just how attractive the dress is.
Point to the person (or sign "he" in their space), sign "person," and then sign "attractive." Your facial expression should be pleasant and affirming.
Sign "new," "house," and then "attractive" to describe its visual appeal. The smooth sweeping motion of the sign helps convey the pleasing nature of the design.
Yes, in ASL, the concepts of "attractive," "beautiful," and "pretty" often use the same or very similar signs. The exact nuance is usually conveyed through your facial expression and the context of the sentence.
No, your hand should hover just an inch or two away from your face. Touching your face can make the sign feel awkward and is not the standard way to execute it smoothly.
Absolutely! While it is frequently used to describe people, you can also use this sign to describe clothing, art, a house, or anything else that is visually pleasing or attractive.
