Physiognomist

Quick meaning: Physiognomist is a noun meaning One who studies, or is an expert in, physiognomy; one who studies the outer appearance of the person (primarily the face) to acquire knowledge of the inner personality.

Meaning

One who studies, or is an expert in, physiognomy; one who studies the outer appearance of the person (primarily the face) to acquire knowledge of the inner personality.

Example Sentences

We shall never be able to claim any credit as a physiognomist again, for, after a careful scrutiny of this gentleman's countenance, we had come to the conclusion that it bespoke nothing but conceit and silliness, when our friend with the silver staff whispered in our ear that he was no other than a doctor of civil law.

Word Forms

• physiognomists

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include physiognomics, physiognomonics, physiognomy, personology, physiognosis, visnomie.

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