physiognomy

• Существительное, обозначающее человеческое лицо, часто используемое в формальном или описательном контексте; неформальные синонимы включают 'рожа', 'улыбака' и 'морда', причём 'физиономия' является британским вариантом.

A noun referring to the human face, often used in a formal or descriptive context; informal synonyms include 'kisser', 'smiler', and 'mug', with 'phiz' being a British variant.

1. Facial featuresC1formal

   The human face, especially when considered as an indicator of character or mood.

   Черты лица

   • His physiognomy suggested a kind and gentle nature.
   • The artist studied the physiognomy of the model carefully.
   • She had a distinctive physiognomy that was easy to recognize.

   Synonymsappearanceaspectcountenanceexpressionfacelookmienvisage

2. Informal terms for faceC1informal

   Informal or slang terms for the human face, such as 'kisser', 'smiler', 'mug', or 'phiz' (British).

   Неформальные обозначения лица

   • He got a punch right in the kisser.
   • Wipe that grin off your mug.
   • She's got a friendly phiz, hasn't she?

   Synonymsclockdialkissermapmugpanphizpusssmiler