moon-faced
Definition
Adjective: Having a round, full face, often implying a pleasant or plump appearance.
Usage
The adjective "moon-faced" is used to describe a person whose face is notably round and full. It is typically a neutral or descriptive term, though context can make it sound either endearing or slightly critical. It is used attributively (before a noun) or predicatively (after a linking verb).
Examples
- The moon-faced baby smiled at everyone in the room.
- He was a cheerful, moon-faced man who always had a kind word.
- The portrait showed a moon-faced woman with a gentle expression.
- Her features were soft and moon-faced.
Advanced Usage
- Descriptive Contrast: Often used to create a visual contrast with other facial types.
- Unlike his sharp-featured brother, John was pleasantly moon-faced.
Variants and Related Words
- Moonface (noun): The condition or appearance of having a round face.
- His youthful moonface made him look younger than he was.
- Round-faced (adjective): A more common and neutral synonym.
Synonyms
- Round-faced
- Chubby-faced
- Full-faced
- Plump-cheeked
Antonyms
- Thin-faced
- Gaunt
- Angular-faced
- Sharp-featured
Notes
While "moon-faced" is a direct description, it can sometimes carry a subtle connotation of placidity or a lack of sharp angles, both physically and in personality. It is less clinical than "round-faced" and employs a simile, comparing the face to the full moon.
Adjective
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having a round face
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