faced
adjective
Simple meaning
Having the outer surface dressed, with the front, as of a dress, covered ornamentally with another material.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
faystIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈfeɪst
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adjective
in combination
Having a specified type or number of faces.
slang
Drunk
Having the outer surface dressed, with the front, as of a dress, covered ornamentally with another material.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: (in combination) Having a specified type or number of faces.
Used this way, faced is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Nearby words
- visaged , more formal, and heavier in everyday conversation
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Similar Words, What’s the Difference?
Close in meaning, but not always interchangeable.
Having a round face.
Having a round or moon-shaped face.
Having a face that appears childlike, innocent, or youthful.
Having a pleasing face or one showing a sweet disposition.
Having a certain type of face.
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Compound terms
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North American hornet.
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Synonyms
Sense: having a specified type or number of faces
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