visage

vis·age

noun \ˈvi-zij\

Definition of VISAGE

1

: the face, countenance, or appearance of a person or sometimes an animal

2

: aspect, appearance <the grimy visage of a mining town>

Examples of VISAGE

1. <an old man with a noticeably happy visage>
2. <visitors to the mountain range had long noted that the natural rock formation bore a striking resemblance to the visage of a man>

Origin of VISAGE

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from vis face, from Latin visus sight, from vidēre to see — more at wit

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to VISAGE

Synonyms: cast, countenance, expression, face, look

Related Words: frown, grimace, lower (also lour), mouth, pout, scowl; grin, smile; air, appearance, aspect, bearing, demeanor, manner, mien, presence

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