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Appearance - Facial Expressions

Here you will learn some English words related to facial expressions such as "blush", "glare", and "furrow".

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frown
frown
[noun]

an expression on the face in which the eyebrows are brought together, creating lines above the eyes, which shows anger, worry, or disapproval

Ex: She couldn't hide her disapproval, her eyebrows furrowing into a deep frown. 
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glare
glare
[noun]

a steady and sharp stare that conveys anger, disapproval, or hostility

Ex: She gave him a glare when he interrupted her. 
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grimace
grimace
[noun]

a twisted facial expression indicating pain, disgust or disapproval

Ex: He tried to suppress his grimace of disapproval when he heard the inappropriate comment. 
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long face
long face
[noun]

a disappointed or sad facial expression

Ex: Why the long face? Did something happen? 
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scowl
scowl
[noun]

a sullen or angry frown signifying displeasure

Ex: His scowl warned them to stay away. 
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side-eye
side-eye
[noun]

a sidelong glance or look given to someone, often indicating suspicion, disapproval, or contempt

Ex: She shot him a side‑eye when he interrupted her. 
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wink
wink
[noun]

the act of closing and opening one eye quickly, usually once

Ex: He gave her a playful wink. 
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blush
blush
[noun]

the rush of blood to the face signifying embarrassment, modesty or confusion

Ex: A blush spread across her cheeks when he complimented her. 
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flushed
flushed
[Adjective]

describing a face that appears reddened or warm, often due to emotions, physical exertion, or heat

Ex: Her face was flushed with embarrassment after she realized she had made a mistake. 
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to glow
to glow
[Verb]

(of a person's face) to look lively and healthy, specifically as a result of training and exercising

Ex: After months of regular workouts, her face began to glow with a newfound vitality and strength. 
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to pale
to pale
[Verb]

to become pale, typically due to a sudden change in physical or emotional state, such as fear, shock, or illness

Ex: She began to pale when she heard the alarming news, her color draining from her face. 
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to crease
to crease
[Verb]

to cause a wrinkle or indentation on a surface

Ex: The artist creased the canvas to add depth and texture to the painting. 
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to crumple

to wrinkle the face due to intense emotions or age-related changes

Ex: Upon hearing the sad news, she couldn't hold back her tears, causing her face to crumple with grief. 
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to furrow
to furrow
[Verb]

to cause wrinkles or lines to appear on the skin as a sign of worry, confusion, or concentration

Ex: She furrowed her brow in deep thought. 
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to bug out

(of eyes) to protrude or bulge, often from surprise or shock

Ex: His eyes bugged out when he saw the massive bonus on his paycheck. 
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to glower
to glower
[Verb]

to look or stare at someone angrily

Ex: The teacher glowered at the students who were talking during the test. 
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to grimace

to twist our face in an ugly way because of pain, strong dislike, etc., or when trying to be funny

Ex: As the comedian told the joke, the audience grimaced in a mixture of amusement and discomfort. 
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to lower
to lower
[Verb]

to drop one's eyebrows, chin, or gaze to express sadness, disapproval, or shame, or to show less intensity or hostility in a facial expression

Ex: She lowered, her expression turning sullen as she sat in silence. 
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to pout
to pout
[Verb]

to push out one's lips as an expression of displeasure, anger, or sadness

Ex: The child started to pout when told it was bedtime. 
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to purse
to purse
[Verb]

to pucker or tighten one's lips together to express disapproval or concentration

Ex: She pursed her lips at the rude comment. 
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to scowl
to scowl
[Verb]

to frown in a sullen or angry way

Ex: She scowled at the noisy children. 
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to sulk
to sulk
[Verb]

to be in a bad mood and to remain silent and resentful due to feeling upset, angry, or disappointed

Ex: He decided to sulk in his room after the argument. 
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to wince
to wince
[Verb]

to show a facial expression that signifies shame or pain

Ex: He winced as he touched the hot stove with his bare hand. 
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smile
smile
[noun]

an expression in which our mouth curves upwards, when we are being friendly or are happy or amused

Ex: A simple smile can make a big difference in someone's day. 
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grin
grin
[noun]

a broad smile that reveals the teeth

Ex: He greeted us with a wide grin on his face. 
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beam
beam
[noun]

a broad, radiant smile showing joy or pleasure

Ex: She greeted him with a beam of pure happiness. 
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sneer
sneer
[noun]

a smile or remark directed at someone as a sign of mockery or disrespect

Ex: His sneer made it clear he thought the idea was foolish. 
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smirk
smirk
[noun]

a half-smile that can indicate satisfaction, superiority, or amusement

Ex: His smirk made me wonder if he knew something I didn’t. 
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simper
simper
[noun]

a smug, coy, or artificially timid smile

Ex: She greeted him with a polite simper. 
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bleak
bleak
[Adjective]

(of a person) having a cold and unwelcoming appearance, often indicating emotional distance or disapproval

Ex: Her bleak expression showed she was not pleased with the situation. 
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wry
wry
[Adjective]

twisted or distorted, often indicating dry or mocking humor

Ex: He gave a wry smile after hearing the sarcastic remark. 
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glazed
glazed
[Adjective]

(of eyes or facial expression) lacking interest and showing no emotion

Ex: She listened with a glazed expression, clearly not engaged. 
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worried
worried
[Adjective]

feeling unhappy and afraid because of something that has happened or might happen

Ex: She was worried about her upcoming exams, feeling anxious about whether she had studied enough. 
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wild-eyed
wild-eyed
[Adjective]

describing a person who looks frightened or crazy due to their unfocused gaze

Ex: The wild‑eyed horse bolted from the stable. 
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unblinking
unblinking
[Adjective]

not blinking one's eyes, often indicating intense concentration, focus, or a lack of emotion

Ex: She listened with an unblinking stare. 
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wince
wince
[noun]

a brief facial expression that reveals sudden pain, embarrassment, or discomfort

Ex: A wince crossed his face when the dentist pressed on the sore tooth. 
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to beam
to beam
[Verb]

to show an emotion with a joyful smile

Ex: He beamed his pride as he watched his daughter receive her diploma. 
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to sneer
to sneer
[Verb]

to curl the lip in a contemptuous smile, showing scorn or disdain

Ex: The bully sneered at the smaller kids, making them feel uncomfortable. 
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to smirk
to smirk
[Verb]

to give a half-smile, often displaying satisfaction, superiority, or amusement

Ex: He couldn't hide his satisfaction and smirked at the success of his plan. 
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