grimace — a twisted expression on a person's face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a twisted expression on a person's face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡrɪməs/
Korean meaning: 얼굴을 찌푸린 표정, 주로 혐오감이나 고통을 나타내는 일그러진 표정
Korean pronunciation: **그**리머스
Example Sentences
- The student's grimace at seeing the 10-page homework assignment was priceless.
- My mom's grimace when I brought home my report card spoke louder than words.
- He couldn't hide his grimace when his date ordered the most expensive item on the menu.
grimace
NOUN//ˈɡrɪməs//
a twisted expression on a person's face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement
a young student lifts a spoonful of mysterious green cafeteria food toward their mouth. The student's face contorts into a twisted expression with squinted eyes and a wrinkled nose as the smell hits them. Their mouth turns downward and their whole face scrunches up in obvious disgust. The unappetizing food drips slightly from the spoon as they hold it away from their face. Other students at nearby tables notice the reaction and laugh while pointing at the situation. a twisted expression on a person's face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'grimace' meaning a distorted facial expression, originally referring to a masked or disguised face. The word evolved from meaning 'wearing a mask' to describing any twisted or contorted facial expression.
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📝Examples
“The student's grimace at seeing the 10-page homework assignment was priceless.”
“My mom's grimace when I brought home my report card spoke louder than words.”
“He couldn't hide his grimace when his date ordered the most expensive item on the menu.”
“The dentist grimaced when he saw the patient's neglected teeth.”
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