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noseless

C2
adjective

Pronunciation

UK

  • /nˈəʊzləs/

US

  • /nˈoʊzləs/

Description

"Noseless" describes a person, animal, face, or figure that has no nose. It is a simple word, but it often appears in vivid descriptions. You may see it in fantasy and horror stories, where a creature without a nose looks strange or unsettling. It also fits damaged art, such as an old statue with its nose broken away. When used for a real person, the word can sound very direct and sensitive, so writers usually choose it carefully. In every case, it points to the clear image of a face where this familiar feature is missing.

Examples

  1. 1

    Damaged statue

    The old statue had a weathered, noseless face.

  2. 2

    Film character

    In the film, the villain appears as a pale, noseless figure.

  3. 3

    Museum artifact

    The museum label said the noseless bust had been damaged centuries ago.

Forms and spellings

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Main spelling

  • noselessadjective