facial expression

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Noun	1.	facial expression - a gesture executed with the facial muscles facial gesture emoticon - a representation of a facial expression (as a smile or frown) created by typing a sequence of characters in sending email; ":-( and :-) are emoticons" motion, gesture - the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals gape - an expression of openmouthed astonishment grimace, face - a contorted facial expression; "she made a grimace at the prospect" frown, scowl - a facial expression of dislike or displeasure grin, grinning, smile, smiling - a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement laugh - a facial expression characteristic of a person laughing; "his face wrinkled in a silent laugh of derision" snarl - an angry vicious expression straight face - a serious facial expression giving no evidence of interest or amusement wink - closing one eye quickly as a signal wince - the facial expression of sudden pain
	2.	facial expression - the feelings expressed on a person's face; "a sad expression"; "a look of triumph"; "an angry face" expression, look, face, aspect countenance, visage - the appearance conveyed by a person's face; "a pleasant countenance"; "a stern visage" leer - a suggestive or sneering look or grin sparkle, twinkle, spark, light - merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance; "he had a sparkle in his eye"; "there's a perpetual twinkle in his eyes"