jowly
Definition
Adjective: - Having sagging folds of flesh beneath the chin or lower jaw; characterized by prominent or heavy jowls.
Usage
The adjective "jowly" is used to describe a person's (or sometimes an animal's) facial appearance, specifically when there is a noticeable accumulation of loose skin and fat below the jawline. It often implies a heavy, sagging, or fleshy lower face.
Examples
- The old, jowly bulldog slept soundly on the porch.
- His once sharp jawline had become jowly with age and weight gain.
- The portrait captured the subject's jowly and solemn expression perfectly.
Advanced Usage
- Descriptive Nuance: The term often carries a connotation of aging, heaviness, or a lack of facial definition. It is more descriptive than clinical.
- Comparative Form: "jowlier" (more jowly).
- Superlative Form: "jowliest" (most jowly).
Variants and Related Words
- Jowl (noun): The lower part of a person's or animal's cheek, especially when it is fleshy or drooping.
- Jowled (adjective): Having jowls of a specified kind (often used in combination).
Synonyms
- Double-chinned
- Loose-jowled
- Heavy-jawed
Antonyms
- Chiseled (having a well-defined jawline)
- Gaunt (lean and haggard, especially in the face)
Adjective
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having sagging folds of flesh beneath the chin or lower jaw
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