double-chinned

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double-chinned

The man in the portrait has a double-chinned appearance.

Definition
  1. Adjective: Having sagging folds of flesh beneath the chin or lower jaw; characterized by a fleshy, rounded area under the chin, often associated with being overweight or with the natural aging process.
Usage

The adjective "double-chinned" is used to describe a person's physical appearance, specifically the area under the chin. It is a descriptive, and sometimes unflattering, term. It typically precedes the noun it modifies. - It is used to describe a person: a double-chinned man. - It can be used in a predicate after a linking verb: He is double-chinned.

Examples
  • The portrait showed a double-chinned nobleman from the 18th century.
  • As he aged and gained weight, he became noticeably double-chinned.
  • The character was described as jovial and double-chinned.
Advanced Usage
  • Descriptive vs. Pejorative: While "double-chinned" is a factual physical description, it can carry a negative or critical connotation regarding weight or appearance. More neutral or clinical terms like "submental fullness" exist but are not common in everyday language.
  • Comparative and Superlative Forms: The standard forms "more double-chinned" and "most double-chinned" are used, as it is a compound adjective.
    • After the holidays, he looked even more double-chinned.
    • Of the three siblings, she is the most double-chinned.
Variants and Related Words
  • Double chin (n): The noun form referring to the physical feature itself.
    • He has a prominent double chin.
  • Jowly (adj): Having prominent jowls (the lower cheeks or jaw), which is a related but distinct feature that can contribute to a similar facial appearance.
Synonyms
  • Jowly (though this emphasizes the cheeks more than the area directly under the chin)
  • Heavy-jowled
  • Descriptive phrases: with a fleshy neck, with submental fat
Antonyms
  • Chiseled-jawed
  • Sharp-jawed
  • Having a defined jawline
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • "A chin and a half": An informal, humorous idiom describing someone with a very prominent or fleshy chin area, similar to being double-chinned.
double-chinned

The man in the portrait has a double-chinned appearance.

Adjective
  1. having sagging folds of flesh beneath the chin or lower jaw

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