jawline

Your jawline is the line that shapes the lower part of your face, running from near the ear down toward the chin. People often notice it when it looks strong, sharp, or easy to see in a photo. You might say someone "has a strong jawline" if that part of the face stands out clearly, or say it looks softer with age or weight gain. In everyday use, the word is usually about appearance, especially when people talk about faces looking striking or well-defined.

The jawline is the visible contour of the lower face, shaped by the lower jawbone and the soft tissue around it. Everyone has one, but it may look more or less noticeable depending on genetics, age, body fat, and the natural shape of the face. When people talk about a "strong" or "defined" jawline, they usually mean one that looks clear, angular, and easy to notice.

The word is very common in conversations about appearance. It often comes up in fashion, photography, film, fitness, grooming, and cosmetic work, where people pay attention to how the lower face is framed. On social media, for example, someone might praise a celebrity for having an "incredible jawline," or point out that lighting, pose, facial hair, makeup, or filters can make it look sharper.

Although the term is mostly used to talk about looks, it can also appear in descriptions of expression. For instance, a writer may describe a person's jawline as looking tight when they are angry, stressed, or trying not to show emotion. So the word can refer simply to a part of the face, but in context it often suggests something about style, mood, or physical presence as well.