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 [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: The teacher 's stern frown silenced the noisy classroom , signaling her displeasure .
glare [noun]

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

Ex: She met his glare with one of her own .
grimace [noun]

a twisted facial expression indicating pain, disgust or disapproval

Ex: The actor 's grimace of pain was so convincing that the audience winced in sympathy .

a disappointed or sad facial expression

Ex: His long face spoke volumes about his feelings of rejection and heartbreak as he watched his former partner walk away .
scowl [noun]

a sullen or angry frown signifying displeasure

Ex: The child 's scowl deepened when told to share .
side-eye [noun]

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

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wink [noun]

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

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blush [noun]

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

Ex: She felt the blush rise as everyone turned to look at her .
flushed [adjective]

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

Ex: The news made his flushed face turn even redder as he processed the information .
to glow [verb]

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

Ex: After a refreshing morning run , his face glowed with energy and readiness to tackle the day ahead .
to pale [verb]

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

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to cause a wrinkle or indentation on a surface

Ex: The child creased the pages of the book while flipping through it excitedly .

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

Ex: The comedian 's exaggerated expression caused the audience to crumple with laughter .

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

Ex: The teacher furrowed her brows at the noisy class .

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

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to look or stare at someone angrily

Ex: Despite his smile , he was glowering and that unsettled me .

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

Ex: She grimaced at the taste of the bitter medicine .
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: The child 's face fell , and he lowered , sulking in the corner .
to pout [verb]

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

Ex: The toddler began to pout when denied a second cookie .
to purse [verb]

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

Ex: The teacher pursed her lips before responding .
to scowl [verb]

to frown in a sullen or angry way

Ex: The teacher scowled in disapproval .
to sulk [verb]

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

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to wince [verb]

to show a facial expression that signifies shame or pain

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smile [noun]

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

Ex: Her smile brightened up the room , spreading joy to everyone around .
grin [noun]

a broad smile that reveals the teeth

Ex: Her grin was so contagious that everyone around her started smiling .
beam [noun]

a broad, radiant smile showing joy or pleasure

Ex: The child 's beam lit up the room .
sneer [noun]

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

Ex: The actor delivered the line with a mocking sneer .
smirk [noun]

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

Ex: The politician ’s smirk in the interview made me uneasy .
simper [noun]

a smug, coy, or artificially timid smile

Ex: The photo captured her awkward simper .
bleak [adjective]

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

Ex: The man 's bleak face gave no hint of warmth or friendliness .
wry [adjective]

twisted or distorted, often indicating dry or mocking humor

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glazed [adjective]

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

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worried [adjective]

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

Ex: She was worried about her financial situation , feeling uneasy about her mounting debts .
wild-eyed [adjective]

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

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unblinking [adjective]

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

Ex: The camera captured her unblinking expression .
wince [noun]

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

Ex: The audience reacted with a collective wince at the awkward joke .
to beam [verb]

to show an emotion with a joyful smile

Ex: They beamed gratitude at the volunteers who helped rebuild their home after the hurricane .
to sneer [verb]

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

Ex: She could n't help but sneer at the ridiculous costume he was wearing .
to smirk [verb]

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

Ex: The mischievous child smirked after playing a clever prank on his sibling .