Associations to the word «Countenance»
Noun
- Squire
- Dignity
- Manner
- Complexion
- Importation
- Visage
- Invocation
- Serenity
- Expression
- Superstition
- Heresy
- Benevolence
- Stature
- Composure
- Solemnity
- Ferocity
- Sancho
- Quixote
- Sanction
- Gentleness
- Pale
- Obstruction
- Sweetness
- Mirth
- Countenance
- Abode
- Grimace
- Softness
- Proceeding
- Gait
- Endeavour
- Firmness
- Approbation
- Brow
- Sadness
- Wrinkle
- Demeanor
- Consternation
- Smiling
- Buddhism
- Indignation
- Gloom
- Perceiving
Adjective
- Noble
- Hereby
- Unlawful
- Ruddy
- Abolition
- Expressive
- Serene
- Manly
- Sorrowful
- Cheerful
- Ghastly
- Placid
- Melancholy
- Radiant
- Forbidding
- Pleasing
- Stern
- Mournful
- Haughty
- Habitual
- Tranquil
- Clouded
- Amiable
- Gloomy
- Austere
- Flushed
- Resolute
- Rosy
- Dignified
- Handsome
- Benevolent
- Bland
- Sombre
- Genial
- Blush
- Hideous
- Ferocious
- Thoughtful
- Frank
- Sinister
- Wan
- Sullen
- Homely
Wiktionary
COUNTENANCE, noun. Appearance, especially the features and expression of the face.
COUNTENANCE, noun. Favour; support; encouragement.
COUNTENANCE, noun. (obsolete) Superficial appearance; show; pretense.
COUNTENANCE, verb. (transitive) To tolerate, support, sanction, patronise or approve of something.
Dictionary definition
COUNTENANCE, noun. The appearance conveyed by a person's face; "a pleasant countenance"; "a stern visage".
COUNTENANCE, noun. Formal and explicit approval; "a Democrat usually gets the union's endorsement".
COUNTENANCE, noun. The human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British).
COUNTENANCE, verb. Consent to, give permission; "She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband"; "I won't let the police search her basement"; "I cannot allow you to see your exam".
Wise words
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.