grimaced

Meanings

• verb

  to make a face with wrinkled features and a frown, often in response to something unpleasant or displeasing

  - "He grimaced at the sight of the spoiled food."
  - "The child grimaced as she tasted the bitter medicine."

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Variants

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grimace , grimaced , grimacing

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Etymology

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The word 'grimace' comes from the Old French 'grimacer' meaning 'to wrinkle the face'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest grimace recorded in the Guinness World Records lasted for 4 minutes and 22 seconds.

2. In some cultures, the grimace is considered a sign of respect or politeness when receiving an offering or gift.

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Related Concepts

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1. facial expression: The grimace is a type of facial expression that conveys displeasure, pain, or disgust.

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Culture

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The act of grimacing is a universal human expression of displeasure or pain. It has been depicted in art throughout history, from ancient Greek and Roman sculptures to modern paintings and photographs.

How to Memorize "grimaced"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize making a face with wrinkled features and a frown.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'grimace' with the idea of making a face in response to something unpleasant.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Grimace = Grim face, Ace displease' to remember the meaning of the word.

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