Meaning | A gesture executed with the facial muscles. |
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Synonym | facial expression |
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Narrower | emoticon | A representation of a facial expression (as a smile or frown) created by typing a sequence of characters in sending email |
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frown, scowl | A facial expression of dislike or displeasure |
gape | An expression of openmouthed astonishment |
grimace, face | A contorted facial expression |
laugh | A facial expression characteristic of a person laughing |
smile, smiling, grin, grinning | A facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth |
snarl | An angry vicious expression |
straight face | A serious facial expression giving no evidence of interest or amusement |
wince | The facial expression of sudden pain / pain |
wink | Closing one eye quickly as a signal |
Broader | gesture, motion | The use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals |
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Spanish | expresión facial, gesticulación, gesto facial |
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Catalan | expressió facial |
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