irvistys — meaning in English

English meaning

• grimace noun A twisted facial expression, usually showing pain, disgust, or discomfort.
• sneer verb To curl the lip slightly in contempt or scorn.

Senses

irvistys is used for these senses in English:

• grimace A contorted facial expression, often expressing contempt or pain.
• gurn (British) A distorted facial expression; grimace.
• rictus Any open-mouthed expression.
• sneer A facial expression where one slightly raises one corner of the upper lip, generally indicating scorn.

grimace — full definition

1. noun A twisted facial expression, usually showing pain, disgust, or discomfort.
2. verb To twist one's face to express pain, distaste, or discomfort.

sneer — full definition

1. verb To curl the lip slightly in contempt or scorn.
2. noun A facial expression or remark showing contempt.

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