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μορφασμός — meaning in English

morfasmos

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English meaning

  • expression noun The act of communicating a thought, feeling, or idea, especially through words, art, or behaviour.
  • face noun The front of the head, including the eyes, nose, and mouth.
  • grimace noun A twisted facial expression, usually showing pain, disgust, or discomfort.

Senses

μορφασμός is used for these senses in English:

  • expression A facial appearance usually associated with an emotion.
  • face (in expressions such as make a face) A distorted facial expression; an expression of displeasure, insult, etc.
  • grimace A contorted facial expression, often expressing contempt or pain.

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.

face — full definition

  1. noun The front of the head, including the eyes, nose, and mouth.
  2. noun One's reputation, dignity, or standing in the eyes of others.
  3. noun The front or outer surface of an object, such as a clock, cliff, or building.
  4. verb To have the front pointed toward something, or to be positioned opposite it.
  5. verb To confront or deal with a difficult situation, person, or fact.

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