HyperDic: face-saving

English > 1 sense of the word face-saving:
ADJECTIVEallface-savingmaintaining dignity or prestige
English > face-saving: 1 sense > adjective 1
MeaningMaintaining dignity or prestige.
Example"a face-saving compromise"
BroaderhelpfulProviding assistance or serving a useful function

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