Facial Expressions

adjective describing someone or something that shows no emotion or facial expression

• The witness remained expressionless throughout the entire court proceedings.
• She gave me an expressionless look when I told her the news.
• He just stood there, all expressionless and creepy.
• His face was like a stone, completely expressionless.

noun a facial expression usually of disgust, disapproval, or pain

verb to make a facial expression usually of disgust, disapproval, or pain

• She couldn't help but grimace at the sight of the decaying building.
• I grimaced when I tasted the bitter coffee.
• He grimaced when he saw his ex with someone new.
• His words caused her to grimace in emotional pain.

noun A broad smile expressing satisfaction or amusement

verb To smile broadly

• She greeted him with a polite grin before beginning the meeting.
• I couldn't help but grin when I saw the surprise party they had planned for me.
• His cheesy pickup line made her grin and roll her eyes at the same time.
• The success of the project made the team grin from ear to ear with pride.

noun a person's facial expression showing sadness or disappointment

adjective having a face that appears sad or disappointed

• She couldn't hide her long face when she received the disappointing news.
• I could tell by his long face that he wasn't happy with the outcome.
• Don't make that long face, things will get better soon.
• His long face spoke volumes about his inner turmoil.

noun a facial expression of displeasure or anger

verb to make a facial expression of displeasure or anger

• She greeted him with a scowl, clearly displeased with his tardiness.
• He gave her a scowl when she teased him about his haircut.
• The teacher shot him a scowl when he whispered to his friend during class.
• The dark clouds scowled over the city, threatening a storm.

noun a contemptuous or mocking smile, remark, or tone

verb to smile or speak in a contemptuous or mocking manner

• She couldn't help but sneer at his lack of professionalism during the meeting.
• I saw him sneer at the new guy when he walked in.
• Don't you dare sneer at me like that!
• The dark clouds seemed to sneer down at the small town below.

verb the act of looking at something with one's eyes partly closed in order to see more clearly or to block out bright light

• She walked out into the bright sunlight, squinting against the glare.
• I could barely see the street sign while squinting in the sun.
• Stop squinting, you look like a confused owl.
• He squinted at the fine print, trying to decipher the hidden message.

noun A distorted facial expression.

verb To distort one's face in a grimace or expression of pain or disgust.

• The patient began to gurn as the anesthesia wore off after surgery.
• I couldn't help but gurn when I tasted the sour candy.
• She was gurning so hard at the music festival, it was hilarious.
• His exaggerated facial expressions made him look like he was gurning in disbelief.