Canadian English Meaning of physiognomy
Physiognomy
Other Canadian English words related to Physiognomy
Nearest Words of physiognomy
- physiogony => physiognomy
- physiographic => physiographic
- physiographical => physiographical
- physiography => physiography
- physiolatry => physiolatry
- physiologer => Physiologist
- physiologic => physiological
- physiological => physiological
- physiological anatomy => Physiological anatomy
- physiological condition => Physiological condition
Definitions and Meaning of physiognomy in English
physiognomy (n)
the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British)
physiognomy (n.)
The art and science of discovering the predominant temper, and other characteristic qualities of the mind, by the outward appearance, especially by the features of the face.
The face or countenance, with respect to the temper of the mind; particular configuration, cast, or expression of countenance, as denoting character.
The art telling fortunes by inspection of the features.
The general appearance or aspect of a thing, without reference to its scientific characteristics; as, the physiognomy of a plant, or of a meteor.
FAQs About the word physiognomy
Physiognomy
the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British)The art and science of discovering the predominant temper, a
appearance,features,person,air,aspect,attitude,bearing,behaviour,colour,Colouring
No antonyms found.
physiognommonic => physiognomic, physiognomize => physiognomize, physiognomist => physiognomist, physiognomies => physiognomies, physiognomical => physiognomical,