facial expression — the way someone's face shows their feelings or emotions
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the way someone's face shows their feelings or emotions
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfeɪʃəl ɪkˈspreʃən/
Example Sentences
- The teacher could tell from my facial expression that I forgot to do my homework again.
- His facial expression when he saw the bill was priceless - pure shock!
- Learning to interpret facial expressions is important for good communication.
facial expression
NOUN[/ˈfeɪʃəl ɪkˈspreʃən/]
the way someone's face shows their feelings or emotions
💡 Concept
the way someone's face shows their feelings or emotions
🎵 Rhyme
Her facial expression made such an impression, it led to a full confession!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈfeɪʃəl ɪkˈspreʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈfeɪʃəl ɪkˈspreʃən/
🌳Etymology
Prefixex--
Rootpress
Suffix--ion
🎵Rhyme
impressioncompressionconfession
impression
compression
confession
🔗Collocations
angry facial expression
read facial expressions
change facial expression
blank facial expression
control facial expression
facial expression analysis
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The teacher could tell from my facial expression that I forgot to do my homework again.”
😄 Fun example
“His facial expression when he saw the bill was priceless - pure shock!”
“Learning to interpret facial expressions is important for good communication.”
😄 Fun example
“My mom's facial expression told me everything - I was in big trouble.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
lookcountenanceexpressionfaceappearance
Antonyms
poker faceexpressionless
Related
emotionfeelinggesturebody languagemood
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