CEFR B2

baby-faced

adjective

Meaning

Having a smooth, round, and youthful face that makes one appear younger than their actual age.

Examples

  • The detective was surprised to find that the notorious criminal had a surprisingly baby-faced appearance.
  • She felt that being baby-faced made it difficult for her to be taken seriously in high-stakes business meetings.

Synonyms: young-looking, youthful, boyish, neotenous