cheekbony

English

Etymology

From cheekbone +‎ -y.

Adjective

cheekbony (comparative more cheekbony, superlative most cheekbony)

1. Having prominent cheekbones.
   • 1928, Transition, numbers 13-14, page 262:

     His cheekbony face is pale grey, with a black wavy beard as in a frame of mourning, and upon it crawl, washing off the dirt, large drops of sweat.

   • 1999, Serena Mackesy, The Temp, page 245:

     Ben's hangovers just make him look more beautiful, in a blitzed, cheekbony way.