noun

countenance

countenance, facial expression

He had a calm and serious countenance.

He had a calm and serious countenance.

The judge's stern countenance was unsettling.

The judge's stern countenance was unsettling.

a ((adjective)) countenance a person's face or their expression She maintained a calm countenance.

Synonyms: expression, face, appearance, mien

From Old French 'contenance' (bearing, behavior), from Latin 'continentia' (restraint).

Your 'countenance' is how you 'contain' your emotions on your face.

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