1. a distinctive feature or characteristic, especially of the face
Usage: formal
2. an outline or contour, especially of a geographical feature
Usage: formal; geological

Examples

• The artist carefully studied every lineament of the model’s face.
• Her delicate lineaments were enhanced by the soft lighting.
• The harsh lineaments of his weathered face told of years at sea.
• The map showed the major lineaments of the mountain range.
• Each lineament of the coastline was clearly visible from the plane.
• The sculptor captured the noble lineaments of the ancient king.