grimace (Meaning)
grimace (n)
a contorted facial expression
grimace (v)
contort the face to indicate a certain mental or emotional state
grimace (n.)
A distortion of the countenance, whether habitual, from affectation, or momentary aad occasional, to express some feeling, as contempt, disapprobation, complacency, etc.; a smirk; a made-up face.
grimace (v. i.)
To make grimaces; to distort one's face; to make faces.
Synonyms & Antonyms of grimace
grimace Sentence Examples
- As the dentist approached with the needle, he couldn't help but grimace in anticipation of the pain.
- She tried to hide her disappointment, but a slight grimace betrayed her true feelings.
- With a grimace of disgust, he pushed away the plate of food that had gone bad.
- The comedian's jokes were met with more grimaces than laughter from the audience.
- Despite his best efforts, he couldn't suppress a grimace of pain as he stood up from the chair.
- Seeing the gruesome scene, she couldn't help but grimace in horror.
- The bitter taste of the medicine caused him to grimace involuntarily.
- His attempt at a smile turned into a grimace when he realized he had forgotten his lines on stage.
- She tried to maintain her composure, but a sudden wave of nausea made her grimace.
- The stench coming from the garbage bin made everyone passing by grimace in disgust.
FAQs About the word grimace
a contorted facial expression, contort the face to indicate a certain mental or emotional stateA distortion of the countenance, whether habitual, from affectati
stare, mouth, scowl,frown, smirk, sneer, pout, mug, make a face,glare
smile,smile, beam, beam,grin, grin,
As the dentist approached with the needle, he couldn't help but grimace in anticipation of the pain.
She tried to hide her disappointment, but a slight grimace betrayed her true feelings.
With a grimace of disgust, he pushed away the plate of food that had gone bad.
The comedian's jokes were met with more grimaces than laughter from the audience.
