Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Looking directly forward; facing the viewer or a specified direction without turning away: Describes a position or orientation where the front of something, especially a face, is completely visible and directed straight ahead.
   • Complete or whole in the front view: Often used to describe helmets, masks, or portraits that cover or show the entire front of the face.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The portrait was a full-face depiction, capturing every detail of the subject's expression.
  • For safety on the motorcycle, he always wears a full-face helmet.
  • The suspect was photographed in a full-face mug shot.

Advanced Usage

• "full-face portrait": A painting or photograph showing a person's face looking directly at the viewer, as opposed to a profile.

  • The artist specialized in full-face portraits that seemed to engage the viewer's eyes.

• "full-face respirator": A type of protective mask that covers the entire face to shield against hazardous substances.

  • Workers in the chemical plant are required to wear full-face respirators.

Variants and Related Words

• Full-faced (adj): An alternative form with the same meaning.

  • He is easily recognizable in his full-faced official photograph.

• Full-face shield (n): A protective device, often part of a helmet, that covers the entire front of the face.

  • The welder's gear included a full-face shield.

Synonyms

• Frontal: Of or relating to the front.
• En face (from French): Facing forward.
• Head-on: With the front parts meeting directly.

Antonyms

• Profile: A view or representation of something from the side.
• Side-view: A perspective from the side.

Related Phrases

• In full face: In a direct, forward-facing position.
  • The statue of the king stands in full face to greet visitors to the square.

Adjective

1. looking forward