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
the way someone's face shows their feelings or emotions
Her facial expression made such an impression, it led to a full confession!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Facial derives from Latin 'facies' meaning 'face,' while expression originates from Latin 'exprimere' (ex- + premere), meaning 'to press out' or 'to display.' The compound term emerged to describe how emotions are externally 'pressed out' or manifested through facial features.
Breakdown
Facial: face (from Latin facies) + -ial (adjectival suffix). Expression: ex- (out) + press (from Latin premere, to press) + -ion (noun suffix indicating action or result).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“My mom's facial expression told me everything - I was in big trouble.”
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