Facial Expressions

to bring your eyebrows closer together showing anger, sadness, or confusion

He tends to frown when concentrating deeply on his work.

a steady and sharp stare that conveys anger, disapproval, or hostility

She gave him a glare when he interrupted her.

to twist our face in an ugly way because of pain, strong dislike, etc., or when trying to be funny

As the comedian told the joke, the audience grimaced in a mixture of amusement and discomfort.

a disappointed or sad facial expression

Sarah walked into the room with a long face, her shoulders slumped and her eyes downcast, clearly affected by the recent bad news.

to frown in a sullen or angry way

She scowled at the noisy children.

a sidelong glance or look given to someone, often indicating suspicion, disapproval, or contempt

She shot him a side‑eye when he interrupted her.

to quickly open and close one eye as a sign of affection or to indicate something is a secret or a joke

During the meeting, the colleague across the room winked to share a confidential message.

to become red in the face, especially as a result of shyness or shame

She couldn't help but blush when complimented on her performance.

to experience a reddening of the skin, typically in the face, due to emotions like embarrassment, excitement, or strong reactions

When she received the unexpected compliment, her cheeks flushed with embarrassment.

to shine with a soft and gentle light that is usually not very bright

The embers of the campfire continued to glow in the darkness.

light in color or shade

The artist painted the landscape with pale green meadows and distant mountains.

to cause a wrinkle or indentation on a surface

The artist creased the canvas to add depth and texture to the painting.

to collapse or disintegrate suddenly and completely

The old bridge crumpled under the weight of the heavy truck, sending debris tumbling into the river below.

a deep crease or groove on the face caused by repeated facial expressions

A furrow appeared between his brows as he read the letter.

(of eyes) to protrude or bulge, often from surprise or shock

His eyes bugged out when he saw the massive bonus on his paycheck.

to look or stare at someone angrily

The teacher glowered at the students who were talking during the test.

not extending far upward

A low hedge bordered the pathway.

to push out one's lips as an expression of displeasure, anger, or sadness

The child started to pout when told it was bedtime.

a small bag that is used, particularly by women, to carry personal items

He found a purse on the street and returned it to its owner.

to be in a bad mood and to remain silent and resentful due to feeling upset, angry, or disappointed

He decided to sulk in his room after the argument.

to show a facial expression that signifies shame or pain

He winced as he touched the hot stove with his bare hand.

to make our mouth curve upwards, often in a way that our teeth can be seen, to show that we are happy or amused

She couldn't help but smile when she received a compliment.

to smile widely in a way that displays the teeth

He couldn't contain his excitement and began to grin from ear to ear.

a long bar of iron or metal that supports the weight of a building

The construction workers carefully lifted the steel beam into place, securing it to the framework of the building.

a smile or remark directed at someone as a sign of mockery or disrespect

His sneer made it clear he thought the idea was foolish.

to give a half-smile, often displaying satisfaction, superiority, or amusement

He couldn't hide his satisfaction and smirked at the success of his plan.

a smug, coy, or artificially timid smile

She greeted him with a polite simper.

(of weather) unpleasantly cold and often windy

The bleak winter day was characterized by gray skies and biting winds.

twisted or distorted, often indicating dry or mocking humor

He gave a wry smile after hearing the sarcastic remark.

a clear liquid used to give a shine to the surface of cups, plates or other objects made of clay

to feel upset and nervous because we think about bad things that might happen to us or our problems

She tends to worry about upcoming exams.

describing a person who looks frightened or crazy due to their unfocused gaze

The wild‑eyed horse bolted from the stable.

not blinking one's eyes, often indicating intense concentration, focus, or a lack of emotion

She listened with an unblinking stare.