pug-nosed

Short, upturned snout

Pug-nosed describes a nose that is short, broad, and slightly flattened or turned up at the tip—like that of a pug dog.

The term applies to facial features in humans and animals alike: a pug-nosed child, the pug-nosed bat.

It's descriptive rather than flattering.

anatomy

flat

Lacking vertical variation

upturnedRotated to face above
shortOf limited extent
broadWide in span

button · squat · concave · rounded · wide · snubby · stubby · compressed · dished · shallow

human

upturned

Rotated to face above

petiteSmall and delicate
cherubicInnocently sweet-faced
childlikeHaving youthful innocence

impish · distinctive · memorable

physique

stocky

Short and solidly built

compactTightly packed together
muscularHaving well-developed sinews
stoutHeavy, dark brewed beverage

squat · robust · sturdy · heavyset · thickset · broad · chunky · wrinkled · flat-faced · fleshy

endearing

adorable

Extremely endearing

cuteAttractively charming
charmingPleasantly attractive in manner
sweetTasting of sugar

lovable · cuddly · endearing · precious · delightful · winsome · appealing · whimsical · cherubic · impish

breeds

Pekingese

Compact, long-coated Chinese breed

AffenpinscherSmall wiry-coated toy dog

Opposites

nose shape/profile

pug-nosedaquiline

Resembling an eagle

hook-nosed · beaky · pointed · aristocratic · noseless

Family

nose, pug, noses, nosed, pugs, snub-nosed, snub-nose

Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G