countenance

noun
UK: /ˈkaʊntənəns/
US: /ˈkaʊntənəns/

  1. The appearance or expression of someone's face.

    1. Her countenance was calm.
    2. The doctor's serious countenance suggested bad news about the patient's condition.

  2. Facial expression that shows your mood or character.

    1. His countenance fell when he heard the news.
    2. Despite the stress, her countenance remained a mask of polite composure throughout the negotiations.

Synonyms

face expression demeanor appearance support approve permit countenance
countenance transitive-verb

  1. To accept, support, or approve of something.

    1. I do not countenance such behavior.
    2. The school does not countenance bullying in any form within the campus.

  2. To give approval or support to something, often implicitly.

    1. The government will not countenance any violation of human rights.
    2. She refused to countenance the risky business venture despite the potential high profits.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "countenance" in English means: The appearance or expression of someone's face., Facial expression that shows your mood or character..

The phonetic transcription of "countenance" is /ˈkaʊntənəns/ in British English and /ˈkaʊntənəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "countenance": face, expression, demeanor, appearance, support, approve, permit, countenance.

Example usage of "countenance": "Her countenance was calm.". More examples on the page.