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Miene — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • countenance noun A person's face or facial expression, especially as it reveals their mood.
  • expression noun The act of communicating a thought, feeling, or idea, especially through words, art, or behaviour.
  • mien noun Demeanor; facial expression or attitude, especially one which is intended by its bearer.

Senses

Miene is used for these senses in English:

  • countenance Appearance, especially the features and expression of the face.
  • countenance Calm facial expression, composure, self-control.
  • expression A facial appearance usually associated with an emotion.
  • facial expression A particular configuration of the facial muscles that conveys certain emotions or intentions.
  • mien (countable, uncountable) Demeanor; facial expression or attitude, especially one which is intended by its bearer.
  • mien (countable) A specific facial expression.

countenance — full definition

  1. noun A person's face or facial expression, especially as it reveals their mood.
  2. verb To approve of, tolerate, or support something.

expression — full definition

  1. noun The act of communicating a thought, feeling, or idea, especially through words, art, or behaviour.
  2. noun A particular phrase or way of saying something, or a common saying.
  3. noun A look on someone's face that shows how they feel.
  4. noun A mathematical or logical combination of symbols representing a value.

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