Appearance - The Face and Its Features

Here you will learn some English words related to the face and its features such as "dimple", "hooded", and "jowl".

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Appearance

a large nose with a bridge that curves outward

a straight nose that continues the line of the brow without any curve

hooter [noun]

a slang term for nose that is typically used informally or in a humorous context

conk [noun]

a slang term for nose that is often used in informal contexts

a slang term used to describe a person's nose, typically a large or prominent one

a small and round nose that protrudes slightly from the face resembling a button

dimple [noun]

a small hollow place in the flesh, especially one that forms in the cheeks when one smiles

jowl [noun]

the fleshy, sagging skin under the jaw or chin, typically found in older people or certain breeds of animals such as bulldogs

a single wrinkle or crease that forms around the eyes or mouth as a result of laughing or smiling

furrow [noun]

a deep crease or groove on the face caused by repeated facial expressions

Ex: He spoke with a furrow of concentration on his face .
profile [noun]

the side view or silhouette of a person's face or body

Ex: The photographer asked him to turn sideways for a profile shot .

a small visible blood vessel, often on the face or legs, that resembles a spider web or tree branch

feature [noun]

the parts of a person's face, such as eyes, nose, mouth, and chin

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a distinctive feature or characteristic of a person's face or body, often described in poetry or literature, that contributes to their overall appearance

visage [noun]

a person's facial expression, conveying mood or emotion

Ex: The child 's terrified visage made the room fall silent .
beady [adjective]

(of a person's eyes) small, round and bright because of interest or greed

bloodshot [adjective]

(of the eyes) red and irritated, often caused by tiredness, irritation, or strain

Ex: He tried to mask his bloodshot eyes with sunglasses after the late-night event .
boss-eyed [adjective]

describing strabismus, a condition in which a person's eyes are misaligned and one eye turns inward or outward

bug-eyed [adjective]

having large, protruding, or bulging eyes, giving the impression of being startled, surprised, or frightened

close-set [adjective]

(of a person's eyes) positioned relatively close together, making the upper part of the face appear narrower

cross-eyed [adjective]

having a condition in which the eyes do not align properly and turn toward the nose

deep-set [adjective]

(of the eyes) appearing to be quite back or deep in the face

doe-eyed [adjective]

having large, innocent-looking eyes, typically with long lashes

hazel [adjective]

having a greenish-brown color

Ex: Her eyes were a striking hazel color , with flecks of green and gold .
hooded [adjective]

(of eyes) having a drooping or heavy upper eyelid that partially covers the eyelashes

liquid [adjective]

describing the appearance of their eyes when they appear moist or shiny, as well as the smooth and graceful movement of their facial features

pop-eyed [adjective]

having wide open, bulging, or protruding eyes, often due to surprise, excitement, or fear

rheumy [adjective]

(of the eyes) being red and watery as a result of sadness, old age or disease

sunken [adjective]

(of someone's cheeks or eyes) being hollow and curving inwards because of old age, hunger or disease

baby-faced [adjective]

describing a person with a youthful, innocent, and soft facial appearance

chiseled [adjective]

(typically of a man) having well-defined and sharply contoured facial features, often giving the impression of strength and attractiveness

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dimpled [adjective]

having small, natural indentations or depressions in the skin, particularly in the cheeks or chin, that appear when a person smiles or laughs

furrowed [adjective]

having deep wrinkles or lines, especially as a result of tension, worry, or age

Ex: Her furrowed brow revealed her deep concentration .
hatchet-faced [adjective]

having a thin, bony, angular face with sunken cheeks, sharp features, and a prominent jawline, which is often considered an uncomplimentary description

lived-in [adjective]

(of a person's face) displaying signs of age and character that make it unique and interesting, having been used and enjoyed over time

sculpted [adjective]

describing a person's well-defined facial features that indicate a lean and toned appearance, as if they were artistically carved or molded

snub-nosed [adjective]

describing a a person's nose that is short, stubby, and turned up at the end, often resembling a button