1. Maintaining dignity or prestige
   "a face-saving compromise"
    
2. Intended to avoid embarrassment or a loss of dignity
   "The company offered a face-saving compromise to end the dispute"

1. An act that avoids a loss of face (of dignity or prestige)
   "The compromise was a face saving for both parties";
   - face saver

See also: helpful

Type of: accomplishment, achievement

Encyclopedia: Face saving