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countenance

nounmasculineliteraryuncommon/sɨ̃ˈblɐ̃tɨ/sem·blan·te

Definition

1

The expression of the face; facial appearance that reveals a state of mind.

Usage examples

His countenance was filled with worry.
She maintained a serene countenance in the face of adversity.

Common combinations

sad countenancecheerful countenanceserious countenance