visage
6 synonyms and 0 antonyms for visage, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person's face, especially its expression (a literary or formal word).
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From Anglo-Norman visage, ultimately from Latin visus, "sight, appearance," related to videre, "to see." Compare vision.
Full origin of visage →Frequently asked questions
What does “visage” mean?
The word “visage” means a person's face, especially its expression (a literary or formal word). In plain terms, a formal or literary word for someone's face or expression.
How do you pronounce “visage”?
“Visage” is pronounced VIHZ-ihj (/ˈvɪz.ɪd͡ʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “visage” in a sentence?
Here is “visage” used in a sentence: “His stern visage gave nothing away during the negotiation.”
What part of speech is “visage”?
“Visage” is a noun.
Where does the word “visage” come from?
The word “visage” comes from Latin. From Anglo-Norman visage, ultimately from Latin visus, "sight, appearance," related to videre, "to see." Compare vision.
How many meanings does “visage” have?
“Visage” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person's face, especially its expression (a literary or formal word).