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Definition of Facial expression
1. Noun. A gesture executed with the facial muscles.
Exact synonyms: Facial Gesture
Specialized synonyms: Emoticon, Gape, Face, Grimace, Frown, Scowl, Grin, Grinning, Smile, Smiling, Laugh, Snarl, Straight Face, Wink, Wince
Generic synonyms: Gesture, Motion
Specialized synonyms: Emoticon, Gape, Face, Grimace, Frown, Scowl, Grin, Grinning, Smile, Smiling, Laugh, Snarl, Straight Face, Wink, Wince
Generic synonyms: Gesture, Motion
2. Noun. The feelings expressed on a person's face. "An angry face"
Exact synonyms: Aspect, Expression, Face, Look
Generic synonyms: Countenance, Visage
Specialized synonyms: Leer, Light, Spark, Sparkle, Twinkle
Derivative terms: Look, Look, Look
Generic synonyms: Countenance, Visage
Specialized synonyms: Leer, Light, Spark, Sparkle, Twinkle
Derivative terms: Look, Look, Look
Definition of Facial expression
1. Noun. The expression or countenance that seems to an onlooker to be represented by the appearance of a person's face, resulting from specific use of that person's facial muscles. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Facial expression
1. Observable changes of expression in the face in response to emotional stimuli. (12 Dec 1998)