English Explanatory Dictionary

visage

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Countenance; one's face.
  2. The appearance or aspect of something, especially when expressive or distinctive.

Pronunciation

/ˈvɪz.ɪd͡ʒ/ en-us-visage.ogg

Word forms

visage visages

Etymology

From Middle English visage, from Anglo-Norman visage, from Vulgar Latin *vīsāticum, derived from Latin vīsus (“appearance, sight”), derived from vidēre (“to see”). Compare vision. See -age (“noun suffix”).

Synonyms

boat complexion countenance chevy chase dial ecaf eek George Best face favor kisser look map mug mush pan physiognomy phiz phizog punim visage

Related words

envisage evidence visaged vision visionary visual visualization visualize visually
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