Meaning & use
visage
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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