hawk-nosed
Definition
Adjective: - Having a curved, prominent nose resembling a hawk's beak: "hawk-nosed" describes a person whose nose is strongly curved and hooked, similar to the beak of a hawk. This is a specific physical characteristic often associated with a sharp or striking facial profile.
Usage Examples
- (His nose was curved and hooked like a hawk's beak.)
- (Her nose had a prominent, curved shape.)
- (The painting showed a man with a hooked nose.)
Advanced Usage
- "hawk-nosed" as a descriptor in literature: Often used in character descriptions to convey authority, intensity, or a predatory look.
- The hawk-nosed detective studied the suspect with unblinking focus. (The detective's hooked nose added to his intimidating demeanor.)
Variants and Related Words
- Hawkish (adj): resembling a hawk in nature, especially aggressive or warlike (not directly related to nose shape).
- The politician took a hawkish stance on foreign policy. (He supported assertive military actions.)
- Hawk-like (adj): similar to a hawk in appearance or behavior.
- His hawk-like gaze made everyone uncomfortable. (His eyes were sharp and piercing, like a hawk's.)
- Aquiline (adj): curved like an eagle's beak; often used interchangeably with "hawk-nosed" for a hooked nose.
- He had an aquiline nose that dominated his face. (The nose was curved and prominent.)
Synonyms
- Hooked: having a curved shape like a hook.
- His hooked nose was a family trait. (The nose was bent or curved.)
- Beaked: shaped like a bird's beak.
- The old woman had a beaked nose. (The nose was sharp and pointed.)
- Roman nose: a nose with a prominent bridge, often slightly curved (can overlap with "hawk-nosed" but not as extreme).
- He was proud of his Roman nose. (The nose had a high, curved bridge.)
Related Idioms
- Not applicable: "hawk-nosed" is a specific physical descriptor and does not appear in common idioms. However, the word "hawk" appears in idioms like "watch like a hawk" (to observe very closely), but this does not relate to nose shape.