face saving fa·ce·sa·ving uncommon noun (1) adjective (1) noun 1. an act that avoids a loss of face (of dignity or prestige) Synonymsface saverface saving adjective 1. maintaining dignity or prestige “a face-saving compromise” Similarhelpful Related words Broader terms accomplishment WordNet 2.1 (Princeton University). WordNet 2.1 Copyright Princeton University. All rights reserved.
