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
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
smirk,frown, scowl, stare, sneer, mouth, pout,glare, make a face, snarl
smile, beam,smile, 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.
