retrousse
Definition
Adjective: - (Of a nose) Turned up at the end: Describes a nose, especially a small one, where the tip is slightly elevated or upturned.
Usage
This word is used almost exclusively as a descriptive term for a specific facial feature. It is a formal and somewhat literary term. - It is typically placed before the noun it modifies (e.g., a retrousse nose). - It carries a connotation of being petite and often attractive.
Examples
- The portrait perfectly captured her charming smile and nose.
- He was known for his classic features, including a distinctly nose.
- Many cartoon characters are drawn with an exaggerated nose.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used in broader, often figurative, literary contexts to describe anything with a similar upward-curving shape, though this is rare.
- The prow of the old boat had a retrousse curve to it.
Variants and Related Words
- Upturned (adj): The most common and direct synonym, meaning turned up at the end or tip.
- Tip-tilted (adj): A less common, more descriptive synonym.
Synonyms
- Upturned
- Tip-tilted
Antonyms
- Aquiline (adj): (Of a nose) curved like an eagle's beak; hooked.
- Roman (adj): (Of a nose) having a prominent bridge.
- Snub (adj): Short and blunt, often implying a broader, flatter upturn than .
Adjective
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(used of noses) turned up at the end
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a retrousse nose
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a small upturned nose
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