faced
Definition
Adjective 1. Having a face or surface of a specified type: Describes something that has a front, outer layer, or covering made of a particular material or possessing a certain characteristic. This meaning is often used in combination with another word (e.g., stone-faced, bare-faced). 2. Positioned opposite or confronting something: Describes being in a position where one's face or front is directed toward something or someone.
Usage and Examples
- The building was faced with beautiful marble. (The outer surface of the building was covered with marble.)
- He looked at the faced page of the document. (He looked at the page that had writing or content on it, the "front" side.)
- The two chess players sat faced across the board. (They sat positioned opposite each other.)
- It was a difficult, hard-faced decision. (This is a combined form meaning the decision was tough and unyielding in character.)
Advanced Usage and Notes
- Combining Forms: The most common use of "faced" is as a combining form, where it is attached to another word (usually a noun or adjective) with a hyphen. This creates a compound adjective describing the nature of the surface or front.
- Stone-faced: having a surface covered in stone; or metaphorically, showing no emotion.
- Bare-faced: with the face uncovered; or shameless and undisguised (as in bare-faced lie).
- Two-faced: deceitful, hypocritical.
- Passive Construction: Often used in passive voice constructions ("was faced with") to indicate something was covered or provided with a surface. This is different from the verb phrase "to be faced with" a problem, which is a separate idiom.
Variants and Related Words
- Face (verb): To have the front toward or be opposite to; to confront.
- Facing (noun): A layer of material covering part of a garment, or an outer layer covering a surface for protection or decoration.
- Surface (noun): The outside part or uppermost layer of something.
Synonyms
- Covered: Overlaid with a layer.
- Fronted: Having a front of a specified kind.
- Clad: Covered with a material (often used for buildings).
- Lined: Having an inner layer.
Related Phrases and Idioms
- To be faced with (something): To be confronted with or have to deal with something, typically a difficult situation.
- We are faced with a serious challenge.
- Facedown (adverb): With the face or front downward.
- He placed the cards facedown on the table.
Different Meanings
- Material Covering (Primary): Referring to an object having an outer surface made of a specific material (e.g., a brick-faced wall).
- Orientation/Direction: Referring to the position of something oriented toward a point (e.g., south-faced windows).
- Combined Characteristic (Figurative): Used in hyphenated compounds to describe a metaphorical "face" or character (e.g., a grim-faced official, a sweet-faced child).
Adjective
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having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
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a neatly faced terrace
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