lantern jawed
/ˈlæntərn ˌdʒɔd/
adjective
- Having a long, thin face with a prominent jaw and hollow cheeks, often giving a gaunt or angular appearance.
- She drew a lantern-jawed character for her graphic novel, with sharp cheekbones and a strong chin.
- In the old photograph, his lantern-jawed face looked even more severe under the harsh light.
- The lantern-jawed detective stared silently at the suspect.