countenance
nounmasculineliterário/sɨ̃ˈblɐ̃tɨ/low
sem·blan·te
Definition
The expression of the face; facial appearance that reveals a state of mind.
His countenance was filled with worry.
She maintained a serene countenance in the face of adversity.
Common collocations
sad countenancecheerful countenanceserious countenance
Etymology
Do latim 'similans, -antis' (semelhante), particípio presente de 'similare' (assemelhar-se).