Definition

The face or appearance of a person, often referring to their expression or features.

Example

Her visage reflected the joy she felt inside.

Conversation

I was watching a documentary, and they talked about the somber visage of winter.

That sounds interesting! Winter definitely has a unique look to it.

Yeah, the way they described it really made me think about how our surroundings change.

Absolutely! The visage of each season tells its own story.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Visage → It comes from Old French *visage* (meaning face or appearance), which is derived from Latin *visus* (meaning sight or appearance). The word 'visage' refers to the face or outward appearance of a person.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old French word for face, 'visage', to remember that it refers to someone's face or appearance.

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