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Definition of "moon-faced" [moon•-faced]

  • Having a round face. (adjective)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "moon-faced" in a sentence
  • "They all soaked in the steaming water that bubbled up from an underground stream, meekly choosing one of the more temperate baths after the moon-faced manager warned that only hardened veterans—those who stayed for more than a week—could brave the premium pools."
  • "A smooth-faced, moon-faced young man was smiling at her good-naturedly."
  • "The moon-faced young man laughed and slapped his thighs."
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