Synonyms for visage
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Noun
1. Countenance — countenance; one's face
countenance, face, physiognomy, appearance, complexion, look, aspect, smiler, mug slang, phiz informal dated, kisser slang, map dated UK, mush slang UK, dial dated UK, favor dated US, favour UK, pan slang
Definitions
- n. 1
Countenance; one's face.
Forms
- Plural
- visages → countenances, faces, physiognomies, appearances…
Example sentences
- appearance It was not long before they made their appearance.
- complexion Redheads often have a pale complexion and freckles.
- countenance My wrath is as fearsome as my countenance is splendid.
- physiognomy The physiognomy of the landscape on the tropical coast is gorgeous.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| visage | rising | |
| appearance | steady | |
| complexion | rising | |
| countenance | rising | |
| physiognomy | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 3 letters
- map1, pan1, mug1
- 4 letters
- look1, face1, dial2, mush1, phiz
- 5 letters
- favor2
- 6 letters
- aspect2, favour2, kisser2, smiler
- 10 letters
- appearance3, complexion3
- 11 letters
- countenance3, physiognomy
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (dial2 = 2 syllables).