face | (noun) a vertical surface of a building or cliff | - |
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(noun) the side upon which the use of a thing depends (usually the most prominent surface of an object) | - |
(noun) the striking or working surface of an implement | - |
(noun) the general outward appearance of something | - |
(noun) status in the eyes of others | - |
(noun) impudent aggressiveness | Synonyms: boldness, brass, cheek, nerve |
(noun) the feelings expressed on a person's face | Synonyms: aspect, expression, facial expression, look |
(noun) the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear | Synonyms: human face |
(noun) the part of an animal corresponding to the human face | - |
(noun) a specific size and style of type within a type family | Synonyms: case, font, fount, typeface |
(noun) a contorted facial expression | Synonyms: grimace |
(noun) a surface forming part of the outside of an object | Synonyms: side |
(noun) a part of a person that is used to refer to a person | - |
(verb) deal with (something unpleasant) head on | Synonyms: confront, face up |
(verb) present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize | Synonyms: confront, present |
(verb) oppose, as in hostility or a competition | Synonyms: confront |
(verb) line the edge (of a garment) with a different material | - |
(verb) cover the front or surface of | - |
(verb) turn so as to face; turn the face in a certain direction | - |
(verb) turn so as to expose the face | - |
(verb) be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to | Synonyms: front, look |
(verb) be opposite | - |
faced | (adjective) having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination | - |
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faceless | (adjective) without a face or identity | - |
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facelift | (noun) plastic surgery to remove wrinkles and other signs of aging from your face; an incision is made near the hair line and skin is pulled back and excess tissue is excised | Synonyms: cosmetic surgery, face lift, face lifting, lift, nip and tuck, rhytidectomy, rhytidoplasty |
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(noun) a renovation that improves the outward appearance (as of a building) but usually does not involve major changes | Synonyms: face lift, face lifting |
facepalm | (noun) the act of putting your hand to cover your face to show disappointment or despair | - |
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faceplate | (noun) a protective covering for the front of a machine or device (as a door lock or computer component) | - |
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facer | (noun) (a dated Briticism) a serious difficulty with which one is suddenly faced | - |
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facet | (noun) a distinct feature or element in a problem | Synonyms: aspect |
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(noun) a smooth surface (as of a bone or cut gemstone) | - |
faceted | (adjective) having facets | - |
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facetious | (adjective) cleverly amusing in tone | Synonyms: bantering, tongue-in-cheek |
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facetiously | (adverb) not seriously | Synonyms: jokingly, tongue-in-cheek |
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facetiousness | (noun) playful humor | - |
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