Grimace — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈgri-məs/ gri·mace

Meaning & Definition of Grimace

Grimace (noun)

  1. a facial expression usually of disgust, disapproval, or pain

Grimace (verb)

  1. to distort one's face in an expression usually of pain, disgust, or disapproval

Grimace (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to distort one's face

    "playgoers grimaced at the actor's terrible attempt at a French accent"

    similar: mouth, mug, make a face, pull a face
    related: pout, contort, deform, twist, warp, frown, glare, gloom, glower, lower, scowl, gape, gaze, ogle, stare, growl, snarl, sneer, simper, smirk
    near: beam, grin, smile

Grimace (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a twisting of the facial features in disgust or disapproval

    "he made a grimace when he tasted the medicine"

    similar: face, frown, lower, moue, mouth, mow, mug, pout, scowl, snoot
    related: flinch, squinch, wince, growl, snarl, rictus, simper, smirk, scoff, sneer, glare, glower, look, stare
    near: grin, laugh, smile

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Grimace

The most common words with a similar meaning to Grimace:

mouth, mug, make a face, pull a face, face, frown, lower, moue, mow, pout, scowl, snoot

Related Words for Grimace

contort, deform, twist, warp, glare, gloom, glower, gape, gaze, ogle, stare, growl, snarl, sneer, simper, smirk, flinch, squinch, wince, rictus, scoff, look

Near Antonyms of Grimace

beam, grin, smile, laugh

Word Forms of Grimace

Inflections: grimaced, grimacing

Derived words: grimacer (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Grimace

French, from Middle French, alteration of grimache, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English grīma mask

First known use: 1651

Frequently Asked Questions about Grimace

What does "Grimace" mean?

"Grimace" means a facial expression usually of disgust, disapproval, or pain. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a facial expression usually of disgust, disapproval, or pain. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Grimace"?

Other words for "Grimace" include mouth, mug, make a face, pull a face, face, frown, lower and moue. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Grimace" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Grimace"?

There are 34 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Grimace". Common alternatives include mouth, mug, make a face, pull a face, face, frown, lower, moue, mow and pout.

How do you use "Grimace" in a sentence?

Examples of "Grimace" in a sentence: "playgoers grimaced at the actor's terrible attempt at a French accent"; "he made a grimace when he tasted the medicine".

Is "Grimace" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Grimace" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Grimace"?

"Grimace" is pronounced /ˈgri-məs/ and divided into syllables as gri·mace.

What is the origin of the word "Grimace"?

"Grimace" comes from French, from Middle French, alteration of grimache, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English grīma mask. First known use: 1651.

What is another word for "Grimace" meaning "to distort one's face"?

When "Grimace" (verb) means to distort one's face, synonyms include mouth, mug, make a face and pull a face.