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visage

[ˈvɪzɪdʒ]

visage Definition

  • 1a person's face or facial expression
  • 2the surface of an object presented to view

Using visage: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "visage" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Her visage was etched with lines of worry.

  • Example

    The visage of the building was impressive.

  • Example

    He tried to keep a neutral visage during the interview.

visage Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for visage

Phrases with visage

  • a change in facial expression, often indicating a shift in mood or attitude

    Example

    Her change of visage indicated that she was no longer interested in the conversation.

  • to maintain a serious or neutral facial expression, often in situations where one is expected to show emotion

    Example

    Despite the comedian's jokes, the audience member kept a straight visage throughout the show.

  • completely eradicated or destroyed

    Example

    The disease was wiped from the visage of the earth thanks to advances in medicine.

Origins of visage

from Old French 'vis', meaning 'face'

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Summary: visage in Brief

The term 'visage' [ˈvɪzɪdʒ] refers to a person's face or facial expression, as well as the surface of an object presented to view. It can be used to describe a person's emotional state, as in 'Her visage was etched with lines of worry,' or the appearance of a building, as in 'The visage of the building was impressive.' 'Visage' can also be used in phrases like 'change of visage,' referring to a shift in facial expression, and 'wiped from the visage of the earth,' meaning completely eradicated.