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long-faced

adj

Etymology

From long face + -ed.

Definitions

  1. Displaying sadness.

    • He was long-faced so we knew she'd turned down his proposal.
    • "[…] So many people find the world a dreary residence," Mr. Calverley sighed, "that it is really a pity some one of these long-faced stolidities cannot die now instead of me. For I have found life wonderful throughout."

  2. Having a long face.

    • “Aha!” he cried. “So he has found the extra coffee-cup. That is good. He has more intelligence than would appear, this long-faced Monsieur Lawrence of yours!”

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