baby-faced
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Definition
Adjective: Having a youthful-looking face; possessing facial features that are smooth, round, or soft, typically resembling those of a child or a much younger person.
Usage
This adjective is used to describe a person whose face appears younger than their actual age. It often implies a lack of visible wrinkles, a round or soft jawline, and generally innocent or childlike features. It is typically used in a neutral or descriptive manner, though it can sometimes imply a perceived lack of maturity or seriousness.
Examples
- Descriptive:
- Despite being in his forties, he is remarkably baby-faced.
- The new actor was cast because of his baby-faced charm.
- Comparative/Implied:
- Her baby-faced appearance often leads people to underestimate her experience.
Advanced Usage
- "baby-faced assassin": A metaphorical idiom used to describe someone, often in sports or competitive fields, who has a youthful, innocent appearance but is remarkably skilled, ruthless, or effective.
- The young striker was nicknamed the baby-faced assassin for his deadly accuracy in front of goal.
Variants and Related Words
- Babyface (noun): A person with a baby-faced appearance.
- He was a real babyface, which made him perfect for the role of the teenage hero.
- Youthful (adjective): Looking young; this is a more general synonym.
- Cherubic (adjective): Having a plump, innocent face like that of a cherub; this implies a specific type of round, sweet baby-faced look.
Synonyms
- Youthful-looking
- Fresh-faced
- Juvenile-featured
Antonyms
- Rugged
- Grizzled
- Lined
- Wizened
- Mature-looking
Related Idioms and Phrases
- To have a face like a baby's bottom: An informal, humorous idiom emphasizing extremely smooth, soft skin.
- After the treatment, her skin was as smooth as a baby's bottom. (Note: This idiom describes skin texture, not necessarily the overall youthful structure of the face implied by "baby-faced.")
Adjective
- having a youthful-looking face