Pronunciation: /ˈkaʊntənəns/
noun a person's face or facial expression
A1 She had a friendly countenance that put everyone at ease.
A2 His countenance showed a mix of surprise and confusion.
B1 The professor's countenance revealed his disappointment with the students' lack of preparation.
B2 Despite his calm countenance, she could sense the underlying tension in his voice.
C1 Her countenance betrayed no emotion as she delivered the news.
C2 The diplomat's countenance remained composed even in the face of intense negotiations.
verb to support or approve of something
A1 She countenanced his request with a smile.
A2 The teacher countenanced the student's idea of a class project.
B1 The manager countenanced the employee's proposal for a new work schedule.
B2 The judge countenanced the defendant's plea for a lighter sentence.
C1 The president countenanced the idea of implementing new policies.
C2 The CEO countenanced the merger proposal with a cautious approach.
formal Her countenance remained calm and composed throughout the meeting.
informal I could tell by his countenance that he was not happy with the situation.
slang She had a fierce countenance that made everyone take notice.
figurative The countenance of the old building gave off an eerie vibe.
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