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Grimaced: meaning, definitions and examples

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grimaced

 

[ ɡrɪˈmeɪst ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

facial expression

To grimace means to make a facial expression often indicating disgust, pain, or discomfort. It can be an involuntary reaction to something unpleasant or an exaggerated expression used for emphasis. People may grimace when they encounter something they find distasteful or when experiencing physical discomfort. The act of grimacing is typically characterized by the twisting of the face, often involving the mouth.

Synonyms

frown, mask, scowl, wince

Examples of usage

  • He grimaced at the sour taste of the lemon.
  • She grimaced in pain after hitting her knee.
  • The thought of eating bugs made him grimace.
  • He couldn't help but grimace during the horror movie.

Translations

Translations of the word "grimaced" in other languages:

🇵🇹 grimace

🇮🇳 grimaced

🇩🇪 grimaced

🇮🇩 grimaced

🇺🇦 сардити

🇵🇱 grimaced

🇯🇵 grimaced

🇫🇷 grimaced

🇪🇸 grimaced

🇹🇷 grimaced

🇰🇷 grimaced

🇸🇦 grimaced

🇨🇿 grimaced

🇸🇰 grimaced

🇨🇳 grimaced

🇸🇮 grimaced

🇮🇸 grimaced

🇰🇿 grimaced

🇬🇪 grimaced

🇦🇿 grimaced

🇲🇽 grimaced

Etymology

The word 'grimace' comes from the French term 'grimacer', which means 'to make a grimace' or 'to scowl.' This French word is derived from the old French expression that relates to making faces or showing discontent. The root can be traced back to the Latin term 'grima,' meaning 'facial distortion or fright.' Over time, the word transitioned into Middle English and evolved into its current form. 'Grimace' was first recorded in the English language in the early 17th century and has since been used to describe a wide range of negative facial expressions. Its usage has remained consistent, primarily depicting reactions of pain, discomfort, or disgust. The emotional connotations associated with grimacing have also made it a useful term in literary and everyday contexts to convey a similar sentiment.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,769, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.