Countenance example sentences

Related (10): face, expression, visage, demeanor, mien, look, aspect, features, appearance, bearing

"Countenance" Example Sentences


1. His dark countenance betrayed no emotion.
2. She scowled at him, her countenance one of disapproval.
3. Her joyful countenance brought smiles to those around her.
4. The young girl's worried countenance belied her actual age.
5. With a dour countenance, he accepted his fate.
6. The stern countenance of the judge intimidated the defendant.
7. Her friendly countenance put him at ease.
8. The stranger's grim countenance caused them to avert their eyes.
9. His kind countenance made her feel welcome.
10. She wore a mournful countenance as she spoke of her loss.
11. The warm countenance of the elderly couple inspired trust.
12. The soldier's stoic countenance concealed his inner turmoil.
13. The solemn countenance of the clergyman befitted the solemn occasion.
14. Her merry countenance made the party a lively affair.
15. He avoided her contagious good cheer and cheerful countenance.
16. The angry countenance of the supervisor forewarned of an unpleasant meeting.
17. His cheerful countenance greeted her every morning.
18. She saw the sadness in his countenance behind his forced smile.
19. The worried countenance of the doctor agitated the patient.
20. Her serene countenance calmed those around her.
21. With a tired countenance, he slumped into his chair.
22. The gloomy countenance of the stranger invited no conversation.
23. Her beaming countenance greeted him as he walked through the door.
24. The guard's stern countenance dissuaded would-be intruders.
25. The magician donned a mysterious countenance to unsettle his audience.
26. He searched the stranger's countenance for some sign of recognition.
27. The jovial countenance of the host imbued his party with merriment.
28. Her indignant countenance expressed her displeasure without words.
29. The accused tried to display an innocent countenance before the judge.
30. The patient's frightened countenance revealed the severity of her symptoms.
31. With a carefree countenance, she greeted the morning.
32. Her mournful countenance belied the supposed occasion for celebration.
33. The guard maintained a hostile countenance to discourage would-be thieves.
34. His melancholy countenance betrayed his inner sadness.
35. The stranger's suspicious countenance made him unwelcome in the village.
36. The worn countenance of the traveler told of a difficult journey.
37. Her grinning countenance spread cheer through the office.
38. The worn countenance of the refugees spoke of great hardship.
39. The disturbed countenance of the doctor filled her with dread.
40. The jolly countenance of Santa Claus assured the children of good tidings.
41. The grim countenance of the officer foretold bad news.
42. The guests were put off by her sullen countenance.
43. The happy countenance of the newlyweds drew smiles from onlookers.
44. She studied his distant countenance for clues to his mood.
45. The worried countenance of the doctor did not bode well.
46. His impatient countenance betrayed his annoyance.
47. Her calm countenance soothed the frightened child.
48. With a sullen countenance, he accepted the reprimand in silence.
49. The benign countenance of the elderly priest inspired feelings of comfort.
50. The shifty countenance of the suspect aroused suspicion in the detective.
51. The grim countenance of the doctor filled him with dread.
52. Her stoic countenance concealed her true feelings.
53. The worried countenance of the parents evoked sympathy.
54. The cheerful countenance of the little girl warmed hearts wherever she went.
55. The angry countenance of the supervisor silenced dissenting voices.
56. The worried countenance of the nurse did not inspire confidence.
57. Her youthful countenance belied her actual age.
58. The somber countenance of the mourners reflected the solemn nature of the occasion.
59. The beaming countenance of the happy child spread joy.
60. The dejected countenance of the defeated boxer expressed his disappointment.

Common Phases


1. keep a straight countenance - maintain an inscrutable or neutral facial expression
2. force a smile/grin countenance- produce an artificially cheerful facial expression
3. wear a long countenance - have a solemn or sad facial expression
4. betray in one's countenance - reveal one's feelings or thoughts through one's facial expression
5. maintain a grave countenance - have a serious facial expression
6. put on a brave countenance - appear to be brave through one's facial expression despite fear or worry
7. assume an affable countenance - adopt a friendly facial expression
8. display an anxious countenance - show an expression of concern or worry on one's face
9. show a wrathful countenance - show an angry facial expression
10. wear a joyful countenance - have a happy facial expression
11. conceal one's true countenance - hide one's actual feelings by controlling one's facial expression
12. inspire confidence by one's countenance - evoke trust through one's facial expression
13. not receive in good countenance - respond poorly to or reject
14. give good countenance - accept favorably
15. meet with ill countenance - be received negatively
16. against all countenance - in spite of facial expressions suggesting the contrary
17. give countenance - lend support, approve of, or provide justification
18. take in good countenance - receive in a positive spirit
19. out of all countenance - confused, disconcerted, or embarrassed
20. lose countenance - become embarrassed and show it on one's face

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