loose-jowled
Definition
Adjective: Having sagging or drooping folds of skin and flesh beneath the chin or along the lower jawline.
Usage
The adjective "loose-jowled" is used to describe a physical facial feature, typically associated with aging, significant weight loss, or certain breeds of animals. It directly modifies a noun, most commonly a person or an animal. - The loose-jowled old hound slept by the fireplace. - His once sharp jawline was now loose-jowled and heavy.
Examples
- The portrait captured the wise, loose-jowled face of the elderly statesman.
- Certain dog breeds, like Bloodhounds, are characteristically loose-jowled.
- After his illness, he appeared gaunt and loose-jowled.
Advanced Usage
- Descriptive Characterization: Often used in literary or descriptive writing to evoke a specific visual image, sometimes implying wisdom, weariness, or a particular pedigree.
- The detective was a loose-jowled man who had seen too much of the city's darkness.
Variants and Related Words
- Jowly (adj): Having heavy or sagging cheeks and jaw. (Note: "Jowly" is a more common synonym but does not exclusively specify the quality as strongly as "loose-jowled").
- Loose-jowled is a compound adjective formed from "loose" + "jowled" (having jowls).
Synonyms
- Jowly
- Dewlapped (more specific, often for animals)
- Saggy-jowled
Antonyms
- Chiseled (having a well-defined, sharp jawline)
- Firm-jawed
- Lean-faced
Notes
"Loose-jowled" is a precise descriptive term. It is not typically used in idioms or phrasal verbs, as it is a specific physical descriptor.
Adjective
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having sagging folds of flesh beneath the chin or lower jaw
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