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Definition of moonface
moonface
/ˈmuːnˌfeɪs/
moon · face
Plural:moonfaces
•Adjective:moonfaced
moonface Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
11
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
2
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• noun
1
A medical sign characterized by a rounded, puffy facial appearance due to fat deposits on the sides of the face, typically associated with Cushing's syndrome or prolonged corticosteroid therapy.
Example
"Long-term treatment with high-dose prednisone frequently causes patients to develop a moonface."
2
A very round, full face, or a person having such a face.
Example
"The portrait depicted a cheerful child with rosy cheeks and a round moonface."
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Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Moonface. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/moonface