facial expression

Noun
  1. A gesture executed with the facial muscles (synset 106890128)
    is a type of: gesture, motion - the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
    subtypes:
    • emoticon - a representation of a facial expression (as a smile or frown) created by typing a sequence of characters in sending email
    • gape - an expression of openmouthed astonishment
    • face, grimace - a contorted facial expression
    • frown, scowl - a facial expression of dislike or displeasure
    • grin, grinning, smile, smiling - a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
    • laugh - a facial expression characteristic of a person laughing
    • snarl - an angry vicious expression
    • straight face - a serious facial expression giving no evidence of interest or amusement
    • wink - closing one eye quickly as a signal
    • wince - the facial expression of sudden pain
    same as: facial gesture
  2. The feelings expressed on a person's face (synset 104687095)
    "a sad expression"; "a look of triumph"; "an angry face"
    is a type of: countenance, visage - the appearance conveyed by a person's face
    subtypes:
    • leer - a suggestive or sneering look or grin
    • light, spark, sparkle, twinkle - merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance
    same as: aspect, expression, face, look

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