Grimace: meaning, definitions and examples

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grimace

[ ˈɡrɪˌmeɪs ]

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facial expression

A grimace is a facial expression that usually indicates disapproval, pain, or disgust. It involves tightening the facial muscles and contorting the face in an unpleasant manner.

Synonyms

frown, scowl, sneer

Examples of usage

She made a grimace when she tasted the bitter medicine.
His grimace of pain was evident after he stubbed his toe.

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expressing discomfort

To grimace is to make a facial expression that shows discomfort, pain, or displeasure. It often involves twisting the face into an expression of pain or dislike.

Synonyms

cringe, flinch, wince

Examples of usage

He grimaced as he tried to squeeze into the tight space.
She grimaced at the sight of the spoiled food.

Translations

Translations of the word "grimace" in other languages:

🇵🇹 careta

🇮🇳 बदसूरत चेहरा

🇩🇪 Grimasse

🇮🇩 muka cemberut

🇺🇦 гримаса

🇵🇱 grymas

🇯🇵 しかめっ面

🇫🇷 grimace

🇪🇸 mueca

🇹🇷 yüz buruşturma

🇰🇷 찡그린 얼굴

🇸🇦 تكشيرة

🇨🇿 škleb

🇸🇰 grimasa

🇨🇳 鬼脸

🇸🇮 grimasa

🇮🇸 gretta

🇰🇿 тырсию

🇬🇪 გრიმასა

🇦🇿 qaş-qabaq

🇲🇽 mueca

Word origin

The word 'grimace' originated from the French word 'grimache', which means a grotesque or distorted face. The term has been used in English since the 17th century to describe a facial expression of disgust or disapproval.

See also: grim, grime, grimmer, grimoire.