| has gloss | (noun) a gesture executed with the facial muscles
facial gesture, facial expression |
| lexicalization | eng: facial expression |
| lexicalization | eng: facial gesture |
| subclass of | (noun) the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
gesture, motion |
| has subclass | (noun) a representation of a facial expression (as a smile or frown) created by typing a sequence of characters in sending email; ":-( and :-) are emoticons"
emoticon |
| has subclass | (noun) an expression of openmouthed astonishment
gape |
| has subclass | (noun) a contorted facial expression; "she made a grimace at the prospect"
grimace, face |
| has subclass | (noun) a facial expression of dislike or displeasure
scowl, frown |
| has subclass | (noun) a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
smiling, smile, grin, grinning |
| has subclass | (noun) a facial expression characteristic of a person laughing; "his face wrinkled in a silent laugh of derision"
laugh |
| has subclass | (noun) an angry vicious expression
snarl |
| has subclass | (noun) a serious facial expression giving no evidence of interest or amusement
straight face |
| has subclass | (noun) closing one eye quickly as a signal
wink |
| has subclass | (noun) the facial expression of sudden pain
wince |