smoothfaced

A smoothfaced tile is used on the roof of the new house.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Having a smooth face: "smoothfaced" describes a person or object with a face that is free from hair, wrinkles, or blemishes.
   • Having a friendly or ingratiating appearance: "smoothfaced" can also refer to someone whose facial expression appears pleasant, accommodating, or deceptively amiable.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The barber gave him a smoothfaced shave, leaving no stubble behind. (His face was completely hairless after shaving.)
  • The smoothfaced tile was easy to clean because it had no rough texture. (The tile had a flat, polished surface.)
  • Her smoothfaced smile made her seem trustworthy, though she was hiding her true intentions. (Her friendly expression seemed sincere but was deceptive.)

Advanced Usage

• "a smoothfaced liar": a person who lies with a calm, unruffled, and seemingly sincere expression.

  • The politician was a smoothfaced liar, promising everything with a gentle smile. (He lied convincingly without showing any nervousness.)

• "smoothfaced hypocrisy": feigned friendliness or virtue that conceals deceit.

  • His smoothfaced hypocrisy fooled many, but his true nature was revealed later. (His outwardly pleasant manner hid his dishonest character.)

Variants and Related Words

• Smooth-faced (adj): alternative spelling with a hyphen; same meaning.

  • A smooth-faced young man entered the room. (A young man with a clean-shaven, wrinkle-free face.)

• Smoothness (n): the quality of being smooth.

  • The smoothness of his face was due to daily shaving. (The even texture of his skin.)

• Faced (adj): having a specified type of face (used in compounds like "smoothfaced").

  • The rough-faced worker contrasted with the smoothfaced salesman. (One had a coarse face; the other had a clean, hairless face.)

Synonyms

• Clean-shaven: having no beard or mustache.
• Hairless: lacking hair on the face.
• Glabrous (technical): smooth and hairless, especially of skin.
• Ingratiating: intended to gain approval or favor, often with a smooth manner.

Related Idioms

• To keep a straight face: to maintain a serious expression without smiling or showing emotion (related to the idea of a smooth, unruffled face).

  • He kept a smoothfaced composure even when the joke was told. (He did not laugh or show amusement.)

• To put on a brave face: to act confident or happy despite difficulties (similar to appearing smoothfaced under pressure).

  • She put on a smoothfaced smile despite her worry. (She hid her anxiety with a calm expression.)