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lineaments

Pronunciation: [ˌlɪn.iˈæ.mənts]

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Learn how to use lineaments in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “physical features”

(noun) parts of a person's face or body that show their characteristics or unique traits. It's like the shapes and lines that help you recognize someone and tell them apart from others.

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Her lineaments were soft and gentle, making her look very kind.

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His lineaments didn’t reveal any emotion; he looked very serious.

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What lineaments make her different from her siblings?

Context: “characteristics”

(noun) the distinctive features or aspects of something, not just faces. It can describe things like the qualities that define a landscape or a piece of art.

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The lineaments of the old building added to its charm and history.

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The lineaments of the painting were not really noticeable; it looked very plain.

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What lineaments would you use to describe this landscape?

How to pronounce lineaments

Pronunciation: [ˌlɪn.iˈæ.mənts]

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