Frown
Frown noun - A twisting of the facial features in disgust or disapproval.
Usage example: it was clear from the frown on the CEO's face that sales were headed in the wrong direction
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Synonyms for Frown
Smile
Smile verb - To express an emotion (as amusement) by curving the lips upward.
Usage example: the soldier smiled in pleasure when he saw the giant sign welcoming him home
How words are described
| small | small frown | small smile |
| perpetual | perpetual frown | perpetual smile |
| constant | constant frown | constant smile |
| large | large frown | large smile |
| Other adjectives: big, great, huge, sad, little, slight, black, permanent, toothy. | ||
Common collocations
| way | frown way | smile way |
Both words in one sentence
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Expressive Mask: No-Face's mask to some extent; he seems to smile or frown sometimes.
Source: Anime / Spirited Away -
Expression ranges from bemused smile to mildly concerned frown even in the midst of combat, check.
Source: Stoic Spectacles -
While it's more of a blank expression than a frown and he has smiled once or twice, it's noticeable enough that one manga strip revolved around Italy trying to get Japan to smile and failing.
Source: Perpetual Frowner
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