gaunt face

Frequency: 5.51.8 per million words

used to describe a person's face as being very thin and bony, often due to illness, suffering, or age

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After months in hospital, he emerged with a gaunt face and sunken eyes.
The camera lingered on her gaunt face, telling a story of hardship.
His once round cheeks had hollowed, leaving a gaunt face that startled his friends.
You could see it in the mirror: a gaunt face staring back at me.
Even under makeup, the actor's gaunt face was hard to disguise.
They described the survivor's gaunt face as both haunting and dignified.
Why does he have such a gaunt face these days?
She wore a scarf to soften her gaunt face in the winter light.
If you notice a gaunt face developing, consult a doctor about possible causes.
The portrait depicts a gaunt face framed by unruly hair.