retroussé
Definition
Adjective - Turned up: "retroussé" describes a nose that is turned upward at the tip, often considered a distinctive or attractive feature.
Usage Examples
- (A nose with an upward curve at the end.)
- (The turned-up shape of his nose was accurately depicted.)
Advanced Usage
- "a retroussé nose": a specific type of nose shape, also called a "snub nose."
- Many classic film stars were admired for their retroussé noses. (A turned-up nose was a fashionable trait.)
Variants and Related Words
- Retroussé (adj) is typically used only as an adjective and does not have common derived forms. It is a loanword from French, retaining its original spelling and meaning.
Synonyms
- Snub: a short, turned-up nose.
- Her snub nose was similar to a retroussé nose. (Both terms describe an upward-pointing nose tip.)
- Pug: a nose that is short and turned up, like a pug dog's.
- He had a pug nose, which is another word for a retroussé nose. (A pug nose is a synonym for retroussé.)
Related Idioms
- "Turned-up nose": a common English phrase for retroussé.
- Her turned-up nose gave her an air of curiosity. (A retroussé nose can suggest an inquisitive expression.)
Notes on Usage
- Context: "retroussé" is a specialized term, most often used in art, anatomy, or fashion descriptions. It is less common in everyday conversation, where "snub" or "turned-up" are preferred.
- Origin: The word comes from French, where it is the past participle of ("to turn up"). It is pronounced /rəˈtruːseɪ/ in English.