Façade, n. [Fr.] Front (of a building), face, elevation, front view.
Face, n.
- 1. Surface, external part.
- 2. Front, front, part.
- 3. Visage, countenance.
- 4. Look, appearance, semblance, external aspect.
- 5. Confidence, assurance, boldness, impudence, audacity, effrontery, brass.
Face, v. a.
- 1. Confront, meet in front, meet face to face.
- 2. Front, stand opposite to, stand over against.
- 3. Put a face or surface on, polish, dress, smooth, level.
- 4. Cover, put a facing on, incrust, veneer.
- 5. Put face upward.
Face, v. n. Front, turn the face.
Face-guard, n. Mask, beaver.
Facet, n. Small face or surface.
Facetiæ, n. pl. [L.] Witticisms, jokes, pleasantry, witty sayings, sallies of wit, bits of humor.
Facetious, a.
- 1. Witty, jocular, jocose, humorous, waggish, funny, comical, pleasant, droll.
- 2. Gay, merry, sportive, sprightly, lively, entertaining.
Face to face.
- 1. Confronting one another.