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Jowly: meaning, definitions and examples

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jowly

 

[ ˈdʒaʊli ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

physical appearance

The term 'jowly' refers to having prominent or sagging jowls, typically associated with older age, where the skin around the jawline appears loose or droopy. This feature is often more pronounced in individuals with a fuller face.

Synonyms

droopy, sagging, wrinkled

Examples of usage

  • The actor's jowly face revealed his age.
  • She smiled, revealing her jowly cheeks.
  • His jowly features added character to his face.

Translations

Translations of the word "jowly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 com bochechas flácidas

🇮🇳 गालदार

🇩🇪 mit schlaffen Wangen

🇮🇩 berjowly

🇺🇦 жирний

🇵🇱 z wiotkimi policzkami

🇯🇵 たるんだ頬の

🇫🇷 joufflu

🇪🇸 con mejillas caídas

🇹🇷 sarkık yanaklı

🇰🇷 처진 볼살의

🇸🇦 ذو خدود مترهلة

🇨🇿 s povislými tvářemi

🇸🇰 s povislými lícami

🇨🇳 面颊松弛的

🇸🇮 z ohlapnimi ličnicami

🇮🇸 me hrynkuðum kinnum

🇰🇿 бос щекелі

🇬🇪 მძიმე მუცლით

🇦🇿 sarkıq yanaqlı

🇲🇽 con mejillas caídas

Word origin

The word 'jowly' is derived from the noun 'jowl', which originates from Middle English 'jule' meaning 'cheek' or 'jaw' and has its roots in Old English 'ceorfan', meaning 'to cut'. The term has evolved to describe the fleshy and often sagging parts of a person's cheek or jaw, particularly as one ages. It has been used in English since at least the 19th century to describe features that signify age or weight, often associated with a certain roundness of the face. Over the years, 'jowly' has been used not just in descriptive terms, but also in literature and everyday conversation to convey a sense of warmth or approachability, despite its connotations of age.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,159, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.