Word: facesaving
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: fa
ce
sa
ving
Definition: That prevents loss of face and maintains one's dignity or prestige.
Morphemes:
Affix: face
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Good reputation; standing in the eyes of others; dignity; prestige. (See lose face, save face).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: faciēs
Language: la
Decoded: facies
Meaning: form, appearance
Affix: save
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To prevent harm or difficulty.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: sauver
Language: fro
Decoded: sauver
PoS: Verb
Meaning: to save (remove from danger)
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Having a specified quality, characteristic, or nature; of the kind of