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

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

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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Facial Expression

faciae
facial angle
facial axis
facial bones
facial canal
facial cleft
facial colliculus
facial cream
facial creams
facial diplegia
facial eczema
facial eminence
facial expression (current term)
facial expressions
facial feature
facial features
facial gesture
facial hair
facial hemiatrophy
facial hemiatrophy of Romberg
facial hemiplegia
facial hillock
facial index
facial injuries
facial lymph nodes
facial motor nucleus
facial muscle

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