full-face
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Definition
- 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.