English Explanatory Dictionary

facesaving

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. That prevents loss of face and maintains one's dignity or prestige.
noun
  1. The act or process of saving face.

Word forms

facesaving more facesaving most facesaving face-saving

Etymology

From face + saving.

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