visage
/'vizidʤ/
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Definition
- Noun:
- The appearance or expression of a person's face: "visage" refers to the overall look, aspect, or countenance of a face, often conveying a particular mood or character.
- The human face: "visage" can be used as a formal or literary term for the face itself.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- His stern visage made the children quiet immediately. (The severe expression on his face made the children quiet immediately.)
- Despite the hardships, she maintained a cheerful visage. (Despite the hardships, she kept a cheerful appearance on her face.)
- The artist captured the noble visage of the king in his portrait. (The artist captured the noble face of the king in his portrait.)
Advanced Usage
- "To present a visage of...": to show a particular appearance or expression to the world.
- The company tried to present a visage of stability during the crisis. (The company tried to show an appearance of stability during the crisis.)
Variants and Related Words
- Countenance (n): a person's face or facial expression. (This is a close synonym, often used in similar formal or literary contexts.)
- Physiognomy (n): a person's facial features or expression, especially when regarded as indicative of character.
Synonyms
- Face: The front part of a person's head.
- Countenance: Facial appearance or expression.
- Expression: The look on one's face that conveys feeling.
Related Phrases
- To change one's visage: to have one's facial expression change.
- Her visage changed from joy to sorrow when she heard the news. (Her facial expression changed from joy to sorrow when she heard the news.)
Related Idioms
- A familiar visage: a face that is well-known or often seen.
- In the crowd, I spotted the familiar visage of an old friend. (In the crowd, I spotted the well-known face of an old friend.)
Noun
- the appearance conveyed by a person's face
- a pleasant countenance
- a stern visage
- the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British)