What does JOWLY mean?

Parts of Speech

Adjective

Definitions

• Having sagging flesh or loose skin around the lower part of the face or jaw.

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈdʒaʊli/
• UK: /ˈdʒaʊli/

Origin and Usage

The word "jowly" originated from the word "jowl" which means the lower part of a persons or animals cheek, especially when it is fleshy or drooping. It is often used to describe a person or animal with sagging flesh or loose skin around the lower part of the face or jaw.

Synonyms

• Saggy
• Droopy
• Flabby
• Wrinkled
• Loose

Related Words

• Flaky
• Glopy
• Gooey
• Gravy
• Happy

Example Sentences

• The old man had a jowly face with deep wrinkles and sagging skin.
• The bulldogs jowly face made it look like it was constantly frowning.
• She tried to hide her jowly neck with a scarf.