Countenance Synonyms and Antonyms

kountə-nəns
A disposition of the facial features that conveys meaning, feeling, or mood
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. visage
  2. face
  3. appearance
  4. aspect
  5. look
  6. expression
  7. physiognomy
  8. mien
  9. cast
  10. approve
  11. comportment
  12. encouragement.--v. encourage
  13. favor
  14. features
  15. phiz
  16. goodwill
  17. lineament
  18. sanction
  19. kisser
  20. support
  21. smiler
  22. mug
The front surface of the head
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. face
  2. feature
  3. muzzle
  4. visage
  5. mug
  6. kisser
  7. map
  8. pan
  9. puss
An outward appearance
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. surface
  2. aspect
  3. face
  4. look
  5. physiognomy
  6. visage
To be favorably disposed toward
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. approve
  2. allow
  3. confirm
  4. sanction
  5. favor
  6. endorse
  7. permit
  8. hold with
  9. tolerate
  10. go for
  11. let
Formal and explicit approval
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. sanction
  2. endorsement
  3. indorsement
  4. warrant
  5. imprimatur

Words Related to Countenance

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Countenance Sentence Examples

  • Be friendly with all and always have a smiling countenance.

  • His countenance conveyed the possibility of error.

  • One morning Roy entered the hut with a slow step and a sad countenance.

  • The expression of the little girl's countenance showed that she was perplexed.

  • When she touched one with which she was familiar, a peculiarly sweet expression lighted her face, and we saw her countenance growing sweeter and more earnest every day.

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