lean-faced

[ leen-feyst ]

adjective

1. having a thin, narrow face.

Word History and Origins

Origin of lean-faced¹

First recorded in 1580–90

Example Sentences

The stranger was a tall, lean-faced man of forty or forty-five, well dressed, with a brusque yet pleasant manner of speech.

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First of all to come was lean-faced Crosby, one cheek swelled round with a giant quid.

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Then came a lean-faced, weasel-eyed creature with the general expression of a sneak thief.

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The lean-faced man near to the Sheriff's right hand exchanged a quick glance of understanding with the knight.

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Looking up, Robin espied the lean-faced man smiling disagreeably down at him.

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