Moue: meaning, definitions and examples
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moue
[ muห ]
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
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 subjectโs moue perfectly in the portrait.
Translations
Translations of the word "moue" in other languages:
๐ต๐น mue
๐ฎ๐ณ เคญเฅเคเคน เคเคขเคผเคพเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Schnute
๐ฎ๐ฉ muka
๐บ๐ฆ ะณัะฑะธ
๐ต๐ฑ grymas
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใใฃ้ข
๐ซ๐ท grimace
๐ช๐ธ mueca
๐น๐ท sฤฑrฤฑtma
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฐก๊ทธ๋ฆผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุนุจูุฑ ูุฌู
๐จ๐ฟ grimasa
๐ธ๐ฐ grimasa
๐จ๐ณ ้ฌผ่ธ
๐ธ๐ฎ grimasanje
๐ฎ๐ธ grimasa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะตั-ำะปะฟะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mรผcษrrษd
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.