What does jowly mean?
Jowly means Having conspicuous jowls; with a double chin..
Jowly
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Having conspicuous jowls; with a double chin..
Example Sentences
[…] his strong jaw renders the face indeed “jowly” rather than oval, consequently the expression is normally hard, though open and not ill-humoured, whilst the smile which comes out of it is pleasant.
Over the last few years, the liberal Democratic image of Vice President Richard M. Nixon as a jowly, blue-jawed villain with a ski-jump nose has receded in the light of his growing stature and achievements.
Nick, or Domenico, was sixty or so now and looked it. He was jowly and paunched and was still Italian enough not to give a damn.
Synonyms for jowly
Antonyms for jowly
Related Words
Word Forms
- jowlier
- jowliest
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for jowly?
Common synonyms include fat, double-chinned, loose-jowled.
What is the opposite of jowly?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use jowly in a sentence?
[…] his strong jaw renders the face indeed “jowly” rather than oval, consequently the expression is normally hard, though open and not ill-humoured, whilst the smile which comes out of it is pleasant.
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