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, smirk, sneer, scowl,frown, mouth, gaze,glare, snarl, growl
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.
