Synonyms for physiognomy
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Definitions
- n. 1
The art or pseudoscience of deducing the predominant temper and other characteristic qualities of the mind from the outward appearance, especially from the features of the face.
Forms
- Plural
- physiognomies → countenances, visages, faces, kissers…
Example sentences
- countenance My wrath is as fearsome as my countenance is splendid.
- visage The monster's ugly visage horrified the campers.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| physiognomy | rising | |
| countenance | rising | |
| visage | rising | |
| smiler | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 3 letters
- mug1
- 4 letters
- face1, phiz
- 6 letters
- visage2, kisser2, smiler
- 11 letters
- countenance3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (visage2 = 2 syllables).
In other languages
- Français
- physiognomonie