noun
visage
VIHZ-ihj
Visage (noun) means a person's face, especially its expression (a literary or formal word). Example: “His stern visage gave nothing away during the negotiation.”
noun
1
A person's face, especially its expression (a literary or formal word).
"His stern visage gave nothing away during the negotiation."
2
The distinctive look or character of something.
"The old visage of the town square had barely changed in a century."
How to use visage
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA formal or literary word for someone's face or expression.
When to use it
Used mostly in literary or formal writing, not everyday speech.
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Word forms
- Plural
- visages
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Etymology
From Anglo-Norman visage, ultimately from Latin visus, "sight, appearance," related to videre, "to see." Compare vision.
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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).
