Moue: meaning, definitions and examples

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moue

 

[ muห ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

facial expression

A moue is a subtle and often playful facial expression that typically involves pouting or grimacing. It is commonly associated with an air of disdain or mockery. In some contexts, it can also express annoyance or flirtation. The term is often used in discussions about body language or emotional expression.

Synonyms

grimace, pout, sneer

Examples of usage

  • She made a moue of discontent when she saw the mess.
  • His playful moue suggested he was teasing her.
  • The artist captured the subjectโ€™s moue perfectly in the portrait.

Translations

Translations of the word "moue" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mue

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเฅŒเค‚เคน เคšเคขเคผเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schnute

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ muka

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณัƒะฑะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ grymas

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ—ใ‹ใ‚ใฃ้ข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท grimace

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mueca

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sฤฑrฤฑtma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฐก๊ทธ๋ฆผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุนุจูŠุฑ ูˆุฌู‡

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ grimasa

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ grimasa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฌผ่„ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ grimasanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grimasa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะตั‚-ำ™ะปะฟะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ แƒ•แƒแƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผcษ™rrษ™d

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mueca

Etymology

The word 'moue' comes from the French language, where it is derived from the verb 'mouet,' meaning to pout or to make a grimace. This usage dates back to the 19th century and reflects the nuanced expressions of emotions that the French culture often highlights. In English, the adoption of the term retains this connotation and is primarily used in literary or artistic discussions to denote specific facial expressions that convey complex emotions. The word has a certain charm and sophistication, often associated with artistic representations of emotion, making it a popular choice among writers and critics.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,831, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.