What does red-faced mean?
Red-faced means Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see red, face..
Red-faced
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see red, face..
Definitions by Sense
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see red, face.
- With a red face; flushed, due to emotional or physical causes.
Example Sentences
I suppose that nowadays the red-faced farmers, whose invariable topic (so a friendly guard who understood Welsh told me) was sheep and their prices, find their own cars or the buses more convenient than a Western Region main line for their short-distance peregrinations to market.
A red-faced bird with a striking white head and underside, and black-and-white wings and tail, the Palmnut Vulture lives in tropical forested areas of Africa, often by lakes, rivers, and seashores.
Synonyms for red-faced
Antonyms for red-faced
Related Words
Word Forms
- more red-faced
- most red-faced
- redfaced
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for red-faced?
Common synonyms include crimson, discomposed, aflame, flushed.
What is the opposite of red-faced?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use red-faced in a sentence?
I suppose that nowadays the red-faced farmers, whose invariable topic (so a friendly guard who understood Welsh told me) was sheep and their prices, find their own cars or the buses more convenient than a Western Region main line for their short-distance peregrinations to market.
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