Countenance
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkaʊn.tə.nəns/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Countenance is a noun meaning Appearance, especially the features and expression of the face.
Meaning
Appearance, especially the features and expression of the face.
More Meanings
- Favour; support; encouragement.
- Calm facial expression, composure, self-control.
- (transitive) To tolerate, support, sanction, patronise or approve of something.
- (obsolete) Superficial appearance; show; pretense.
Example Sentences
Thou hast made him[…]glad with thy countenance.
But unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect. And Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell.
This is the Magiſtrate's peculiar Province, to give Countenance to Piety and Virtue, and to rebuke Vice and Prophaneneſs; […]
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.
Word Forms
- countenances
- countenaunce
- countenancing
- countenanced
Synonyms for countenance
Depending on context, synonyms include boat, complexion, dial, ecaf, eek, face.
Antonyms for countenance
Common opposites include forbid, proscribe, prohibit, veto, interdict, disallow.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include visage, smiler, let, kisser, mug, permit.
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