Word: Grimace
Noun (N):
- Pronunciation: gri-mays
- Word Meaning: A facial expression characterized by turning down the corners of the mouth and an upward curling of the eyes, often indicating discomfort, disapproval, or pain.
- Uses in Sentence:
- She made a grimace when she tasted the bitter medicine.
- His grimace revealed the pain he was trying to hide.
- The comedian’s performance elicited a few grimaces from the audience.
Verb (V):
- Pronunciation: gri-mays
- Word Meaning: To make a facial expression characterized by turning down the corners of the mouth and an upward curling of the eyes, often in response to discomfort, disapproval, or pain.
- Uses in Sentence:
- He couldn’t help but grimace at the sour taste of the lemon.
- The patient grimaced as the doctor examined the wound.
- She tried to hide her disappointment, but a quick grimace gave her away.
Synonyms:
- Noun: frown, scowl, pout, moue, face, expression
- Verb: wince, scowl, pout, squint, contort
Antonyms:
- Noun: smile, grin, beam
- Verb: smile, grin, beam
Word Meaning in Hindi:
- Noun (Grimace): विकृति (Vikriti), मुखभविष्य (Mukh-Bhavishya)
- Verb (To Grimace): मुँह छिड़ाना (Munh Chhidana), विकृति दिखाना (Vikriti Dikhana)
Word uses in Hindi:
- Noun (Grimace): उसने कड़वी दवा का स्वाद लेते समय वह विकृति बना लिया। (He made a grimace while tasting the bitter medicine.)
- Verb (To Grimace): उसका मुँह छिढ़ गया जब उसने तेज़ धूप में चलना प्रारंभ किया। (He grimaced when he started walking in the intense sunlight.)