Meaning & use

visage

noun·Advanced

A person's face or facial expression, especially as described in literary or formal writing.

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His stern visage gave no hint of the news he was about to deliver.

The old portrait showed a kindly visage framed by gray hair.

A note on using this word

Mainly literary or formal; face is the everyday equivalent.

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