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| aspect |
facial expression. [1/5 definitions] |
| beard |
the facial hair of a man, or the extended growth of such hair. [1/4 definitions] |
| body language |
the shifts of posture, gestures, and facial expressions that communicate nonverbally, sometimes supplementing and sometimes diverging from or contradicting verbal communication. |
| clean-shaven |
hairless or without facial hair, as from recent shaving. |
| close-up |
in photography, films, or television, a picture taken at close range to show details, as of facial expression. (Cf. long shot.) [1/2 definitions] |
| coloring |
appearance, esp. facial, with regard to color; complexion. [1/4 definitions] |
| countenance |
facial expression or general appearance. [1/4 definitions] |
| demeanor |
facial expression; appearance. [1/2 definitions] |
| expression |
the use of tone of voice, gestures, attitude of the body, or facial demeanor to communicate feeling. [1/5 definitions] |
| face-lift |
cosmetic surgery performed to tighten facial tissue and improve appearance by eliminating wrinkles and other signs of aging. [1/2 definitions] |
| favor |
to resemble, esp. in facial features. [1/11 definitions] |
| featured |
having certain kinds of facial features (usu. used in combination). [1/2 definitions] |
| fine-drawn |
subtly or delicately fashioned, as an argument or a facial feature. [1/2 definitions] |
| glassy |
of the eyes or facial expression, dull and blank; vacant. [1/2 definitions] |
| Grecian profile |
a facial profile in which the forehead and nose form an almost straight, unbroken line. |
| grimace |
a contorted facial expression that shows pain, disgust, or contempt. [1/2 definitions] |
| head |
the body part of a human being or animal that contains the brain or primary nerve center and the facial features. [1/20 definitions] |
| long face |
an unhappy, sad, or discontented facial expression. |
| pantomime |
a type of theatrical performance in which stories, meanings, or emotions are expressed by gestures, movements, and facial expressions, usu. without speech; mime. [3/5 definitions] |
| physiognomy |
the facial or surface features of a person or other living creature. [2 definitions] |
| put on |
to temporarily adopt (a certain facial expression, manner, or accent in one's speech). [1/10 definitions] |
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