facial expression
nounUK /ˈfeɪ.ʃəl ɪkˈspreʃ.ən/
US /ˈfeɪ.ʃəl ɪkˈspreʃ.ən/
The way your face looks when you show how you feel.
Her happy facial expression told everyone she loved the surprise.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A specific arrangement of the features of the face that communicates a mood or reaction.
He studied her facial expression to see if she was joking.
3. The visible appearance of the face as a sign of health or feeling.
The doctor noted the patient's calm facial expression.
4. In acting, the use of the face to convey a character's feelings without words.
The mime relied on facial expression to tell the whole story.