Face
Face noun - A twisting of the facial features in disgust or disapproval.
Usage example: it's rude to make a face when your dinner hostess offers you broccoli
Grin
Grin noun - A facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement.
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Synonyms for Grin
Nearby Word: grinned
How words are described
| good | good face | good grin |
| full | full face | full grin |
| long | long face | long grin |
| similar | similar face | similar grin |
| Other adjectives: stupid, small, large, big, huge, little, hideous, happy, smug, scary, goofy, giant, red, frozen, demonic, creepy. | ||
Common collocations
| eyes | face eyes | grin eyes |
Both words in one sentence
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A cute, bubbly girl who beyond traits that are usual for her species also has fins on her face and a grin comparable to a shark.
Source: Nightmare Fuel Station Attendant -
Irabu from Trapeze gets a disconcerting grin on his face whenever he give some kind of devious advice in order to help his patients somehow.
Source: Cheshire Cat Grin -
Drosselmeyer from Princess Tutu has a permanent manic grin and unblinking owl-like red eyes etched to his face.
Source: Nightmare Face
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