Word of the Day: Retroussé

Can you pronounce retroussé?

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2024

adjective 1. (Of a person's nose) Turned up at the tip in an attractive way. "I was often teased for my retroussé nose as a child, but now I love the upturned shape." "I love seeing the shape of my husband's retroussé nose passed on to my children." "She consulted a doctor about surgery to change the retroussé shape of her nose, but she decided against it." Ads help keep Word Daily free. French, early 19th century From Our Network Today's Best Deals Good products make life easier — especially when they're on sale. See the savings "Retroussé" is a French loanword, coming directly from the French verb "retrousser." The loanword is in the past participle form, so it means "tucked up." This adjective describes a very specific shape of a nose; it's slightly turned up at the end, in a charming fashion. A less whimsical descriptor for this shape would be "snub-nosed." ... Continue Reading By clicking "Try it in your inbox" you're agreeing to Word Smart's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. By clicking "Try it in your inbox" you're agreeing to Word Smart's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Do you remember these words? Thank you for supporting our advertisers.

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