fisonomia — meaning in English

English meaning

• physiognomy noun The art or pseudoscience of deducing the predominant temper and other characteristic qualities of the mind from the outward appearance, especially from the features of the face.

Senses

fisonomia is used for these senses in English:

• physiognomy The art or pseudoscience of deducing the predominant temper and other characteristic qualities of the mind from the outward appearance, especially from the features of the face.

physiognomy — full definition

1. noun The art or pseudoscience of deducing the predominant temper and other characteristic qualities of the mind from the outward appearance, especially from the features of the face.
2. noun The face or countenance, with respect to the temper of the mind; particular configuration, cast, or expression of countenance, as denoting character.
3. noun The art of telling fortunes by inspection of the features.
4. noun The general appearance or aspect of a thing, without reference to its scientific characteristics.