countenance — a person's face or facial expression
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person's face or facial expression
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkaʊntənəns/
Korean meaning: 얼굴, 표정
Korean pronunciation: **카운**터넌스
Example Sentences
- The teacher's fierce countenance made even the troublemakers sit quietly.
- I cannot countenance eating pizza with a fork and knife!
- Her countenance fell when she realized she had forgotten her wallet.
countenance
NOUN//ˈkaʊntənəns//
a person's face or facial expression
The photographer studies the elderly man's wise countenance before taking the portrait
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His countenance shows penance while others find peace in maintenance!
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Origin
From Old French 'contenance' meaning behavior or demeanor, which came from Latin 'continentia' meaning self-restraint or conduct. The meaning gradually shifted from 'manner of behaving' to 'facial expression' over time.
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“The teacher's fierce countenance made even the troublemakers sit quietly.”
“I cannot countenance eating pizza with a fork and knife!”
“Her countenance fell when she realized she had forgotten her wallet.”
“The king's noble countenance inspired confidence in his subjects.”
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