lantern-jawed
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of lantern-jawed
First recorded in 1690–1700
Example Sentences
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He recalls Garvey as a glamourous figure in his playing days in the 1970s and ’80s, whose lantern-jawed visage was a fixture in the media at the time.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 24, 2024
Millions watched on TV as the prime minister's lantern-jawed minder elbowed reporters aside in her search for a microphone.
From BBC ● Feb. 24, 2023
But for Buzz, a lantern-jawed boy scout with a penchant for dramatically narrating his mission logs, moving on with his life would be tantamount to admitting failure — something he refuses to do.
From The Verge ● Jun. 18, 2022
Harbour: I mean, I guess I’m just a tall, kind of lantern-jawed white guy.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 31, 2022
He clattered up the steps, threw open the door . . . and came face-to-face with a tall, lantern-jawed man in black breastplate and gold cloak.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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