Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
boot-faced
adjective
/ˈbuːt.feɪst/
Definition
Having a flat, square-like shape that resembles the sole of a boot.
Examples
- The boot-faced demeanor of the bouncer made it clear he wasn’t to be messed with.
- She wore a boot-faced expression during the serious meeting.
Meaning
Typically describing a person’s appearance or expression that appears stern or unyielding, like the tough exterior of a boot.
Synonyms
- stern-faced
- grim
- uncompromising