long-faced
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6.2
- adjective
- /lɔŋ feɪst/
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- They are approached by Stanton, a long-faced plainclothes detective who joins them.
- a long-faced man
- a long-faced woman
Examples
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A long-faced mailman in a motorcycle helmet holds out a clipboard.
Fiction book (1996) -
In the foyer of the restaurant, they are greeted by a tall, long-faced man.
Fiction book (1997) -
Now, if you have a very long face, then this is a great way.
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Inside, long-faced men and women tell stories and lies.
Fiction book (1992) -
The long-faced dog just looks up at Shotgun like it is laughing at the fool.
Fiction book (2001) -
The long-faced waiter stands watching them from the entrance to the dining room.
Fiction book (1997) -
She was plainer than the boy, long-faced and solemn.
Fiction book (1995) -
A thin, long-faced woman with an irresolute perm, she paused at the door and examined Bonnie with interest.
Fiction book (2000) -
To her right, a pair of blond women—her daughters, I guessed, though they were not so young—long-faced, flat-chested, and each with lip rouge on her front teeth.
Fiction book (2001) -
In the art gallery, a tall, long-faced statue caught everyone's attention.
Synonyms
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8.9
A person with a long thin face and a jaw that sticks out
Having a longer mouth or face than similar animals
How Long-Faced
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Long-faced comes from the simple parts long ('long') and face ('face'). It first described someone or an animal with a face that is longer than usual and is also used for a person who looks serious or sad, because a longer face can give that kind of expression.