hawk nose

Prominent curved snout

A hawk nose is a nose with a prominent curved bridge, resembling a hawk's beak in profile.

The term is descriptive rather than flattering: His hawk nose gave him a severe, aristocratic look.

Also called a Roman nose or aquiline nose.

shape

aquiline

Resembling an eagle

  • hookedDeeply dependent or bent
  • curvedSmoothly bent, not angular
  • RomanOf ancient Italy's capital

beaklike · angular · pointed · arched · convex · prominent · protruding · pronounced · defined · sculpted

appearance

striking

Noticeably impressive

bold · noticeable · conspicuous · dominant · oversized · large · strong · defined · dramatic · memorable

character

aristocratic

Of hereditary nobility

proud · majestic · dignified · stately · imperial · haughty · refined · classic · Greek · Roman

avian

eagle-like

Resembling a large raptor

predatory · bird of prey · vulture · kestrel · osprey · talons · keen · piercing · sharp · swooping

Opposites
nose shape/profile

hawk nosebutton nose

Small, round nasal feature

snub nose · pug nose · upturned nose · turned-up nose · flat nose

Family

hawk, nose, hawks, hawked, hawking, hawkish, noses, nosed, nosing

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