Antonyms for grimace
| Grammar : Noun, verb |
| Spell : grim-uh s, gri-meys |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈgrɪm əs, grɪˈmeɪs |
Definition of grimace
Origin :- 1650s, from French grimace, from Middle French grimache, from Old French grimuce "grotesque face, ugly mug," possibly from Frankish (cf. Old Saxon grima "face mask," Old English grima "mask, helmet"), from same Germanic root as grim (adj.). With pejorative suffix -azo (from Latin -aceus).
- noun scowling facial expression
- verb make a pained expression
- He repeated the words with a grimace of exasperation: "My name!"
- Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
- The baby made a grimace at him which was hideous but lovely.
- Extract from : « The Yates Pride » by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman
- Only his lips moved slightly, as if he were making a grimace.
- Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson
- Tubby made a grimace, and then seemed to be ashamed of his selfishness.
- Extract from : « The Boy Scouts on Belgian Battlefields » by Lieut. Howard Payson
- But the others made a grimace, as they banged down their irons.
- Extract from : « L'Assommoir » by Emile Zola
- He seemed to be making comparisons in his mind as his lips formed a grimace.
- Extract from : « L'Assommoir » by Emile Zola
- "Unfortunately," he assented with a grimace, and thus our interview ended.
- Extract from : « The Suitors of Yvonne » by Raphael Sabatini
- He made an effort to smile which was little more than a grimace.
- Extract from : « The Strollers » by Frederic S. Isham
- The other's mobile face twisted itself in a grimace of incredulity.
- Extract from : « The Market-Place » by Harold Frederic
- Rathburn saw Lamy put a hand to his face and make a grimace.
- Extract from : « The Coyote » by James Roberts
Synonyms for grimace
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