Thesaurus

physiognomy

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of physiognomy

formal the appearance of a person's face; a person's facial features

He and his son have the same distinctive physiognomy.

Synonyms and Near Synonyms of physiognomy

countenance, face, features, habit, habitus, person [archaic], superficies, visage

appearance, aspect, dress, figure, garb, look, mien, outside, presence, regard [archaic]

air, attitude, bearing, behavior, comportment, demeanor, deportment, manner, poise, pose

carriage, posture, stance

cast, mold, shape, turn

color, coloring, complexion

Learn More about physiognomy

Dictionary: Definition of physiognomy Medical Dictionary: Definition of physiognomy Spanish Central: Translation of physiognomy Nglish: Translation of physiognomy for Spanish speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about physiognomy

Seen and Heard

What made you want to look up physiognomy? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

show comments

WORD OF THE DAY

recidivism

a tendency to relapse