😊cheek

noun
/tʃiːk/

Meaning

either side of the face below the eye; impudent boldness
either side of the face below the eye; impudent or disrespectful behavior
either side of the face below the eye and between the nose and ear

Example Sentences

She kissed him on the cheek.

The baby's rosy cheeks showed she was healthy and happy.

The baby's cheeks were red from the cold weather.

Example Expressions

turn the other cheek

Synonyms

face, boldness, nerve, audacity, jowl, impudence, side of face
Entry 1
face, boldness, nerve, audacity
Entry 2
face, jowl, impudence, audacity
Entry 3
jowl, side of face

Antonyms

politeness, humility, respect, modesty, forehead, chin
Entry 1
politeness, humility
Entry 2
respect, politeness, modesty
Entry 3
forehead, chin

Collocations

rosy cheek, kiss on cheek, slap on cheek, chubby cheeks, rosy cheeks, turn the other cheek, kiss on the cheek, cheek to cheek
Entry 1
rosy cheek, kiss on cheek, slap on cheek, chubby cheeks
Entry 2
rosy cheeks, chubby cheeks, turn the other cheek
Entry 3
rosy cheeks, chubby cheeks, kiss on the cheek, cheek to cheek

More Example Sentences

Tears ran down her cheeks.

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