What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
faced
Example
She faced the audience with a confident smile. [faced: verb]
Example
The company faced financial difficulties due to the pandemic. [faced: past tense]
Example
The house faced the ocean, offering a beautiful view. [faced: verb]
visaged
Example
He had a stern visage that intimidated others. [visage: noun]
Example
I can't quite visage what the finished product will look like. [visage: verb]
Example
The cathedral's visage was breathtaking, with intricate details and grandeur. [visage: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Faced is more commonly used than visaged in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between faced and visaged?
Visaged can have a more formal or literary connotation, while faced is neutral in tone and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
