countenance

Definition

Appearance, especially the features and expression of the face.

Etymology

From Middle English contenaunce, countenaunce, from Anglo-Norman countenance and Old French contenance, from the present participle of contenir, or from Late Latin continentia, and therefore a doublet of continence.

Example Sentences

• "But unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect. And Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell."
• "It was as if the countenance were for a brief while allowed to wear the likeness of the peaceful and spiritual world whither the soul had departed."
• "But Richmond, his grandfather's darling, after one thoughtful glance cast under his lashes at that uncompromising countenance appeared to lose himself in his own reflections."

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