What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
face
Example
She has a beautiful face. [face: noun]
Example
He made a funny face when he saw the cake. [face: noun]
Example
The building's facade was covered in vines. [face: noun]
visage
Example
Her visage was etched with worry. [visage: noun]
Example
He had a stern visage that intimidated others. [visage: noun]
Example
The poet described the visage of his lost love. [visage: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Face is much more common than visage in everyday language and covers a wider range of contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between face and visage?
Visage is more formal and less common than face, making it more suitable for use in literature or formal writing.
