physiognomy — a person's facial features or expression, especially when regarded as indicative of character or ethnic origin
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person's facial features or expression, especially when regarded as indicative of character or ethnic origin
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌfɪziˈɑːɡnəmi/
Korean meaning: 관상, 인상 (특히 성격이나 인종을 나타낸다고 여겨지는 얼굴 특징)
Korean pronunciation: 피지**아**그너미
Example Sentences
- My grandmother claimed she could tell if someone was trustworthy just by their physiognomy.
- The fortune teller insisted that my physiognomy revealed I was destined to become a famous chef, but I can barely boil water.
- The artist was fascinated by the physiognomy of different ethnic groups and painted portraits capturing their unique features.
physiognomy
NOUN//ˌfɪziˈɑːɡnəmi//
a person's facial features or expression, especially when regarded as indicative of character or ethnic origin
an experienced fortune teller carefully examines a client's face with intense concentration. She points to specific facial features while studying the bone structure and expression lines. The client sits nervously as the fortune teller traces around their eyebrows, nose shape, and jawline. Her focused gaze moves from the client's prominent cheekbones to their deep-set eyes. Other waiting clients observe from nearby chairs, watching the facial analysis process. The fortune teller nods knowingly as she interprets what the facial structure reveals. facial features being examined as indicators of character and personality traits
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Origin
From Greek, combining 'physis' meaning nature and 'gnomon' meaning interpreter or judge. It originally referred to the practice of judging character by reading facial features, as if nature had written personality onto the face.
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“My grandmother claimed she could tell if someone was trustworthy just by their physiognomy.”
“The fortune teller insisted that my physiognomy revealed I was destined to become a famous chef, but I can barely boil water.”
“The artist was fascinated by the physiognomy of different ethnic groups and painted portraits capturing their unique features.”
“Despite having the physiognomy of a gentle scholar, he turned out to be the most ruthless businessman in town.”
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