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100 Words to Describe Facial Expressions

May 16, 2026

100 Words to Describe Facial Expressions

No. Item Definition
1. aghast look expression of horror
2. alarmed look expression of fear
3. anguished look expression of deep pain
4. animated expression lively expressive face
5. anxious look worried expression
6. appalled look expression of disgust or shock
7. ashen face very pale shocked face
8. bat your eyelashes flutter lashes flirtatiously
9. beatific smile blissful serene smile
10. bewildered look very confused expression
11. bitter smile smile showing resentment
12. blank stare expressionless fixed look
13. bleary-eyed look tired unfocused eyes
14. broad smile wide happy smile
15. brooding look deeply troubled expression
16. calm expression peaceful controlled face
17. choked-up look trying not to cry
18. contented smile satisfied relaxed smile
19. crestfallen look disappointed sad expression
20. crooked smile uneven often amused smile
21. curl your lip raise one lip in disdain
22. deadpan look deliberately expressionless face
23. dejected look low sad expression
24. disapproving look expression of criticism
25. disdainful look expression of contempt
26. downcast look sad lowered expression
27. downturned mouth mouth curved downward
28. drawn face tired strained expression
29. easy smile natural relaxed smile
30. expressionless face face without visible feeling
31. faint smile slight restrained smile
32. flare your nostrils widen the nostrils
33. flushed face reddened emotional face
34. forced smile unnatural deliberate smile
35. forlorn look lonely sad expression
36. frozen smile fixed unnatural smile
37. furrow your brow draw brows together
38. furrowed brow lined worried forehead
39. gentle smile soft kind smile
40. glum expression gloomy unhappy face
41. goofy grin silly broad grin
42. grateful smile thankful warm smile
43. grim smile harsh determined smile
44. haggard look worn exhausted expression
45. hard eyes cold severe gaze
46. hard stare cold intense look
47. haunted look troubled distant expression
48. hooded eyes heavy-lidded guarded look
49. icy look very cold hostile expression
50. impassive face showing no emotion
51. impish smile mischievous playful smile
52. jaw clenched teeth pressed in tension
53. knowing smile smile showing private knowledge
54. long face sad expression
55. lopsided grin uneven playful grin
56. mischievous grin playfully naughty grin
57. misty-eyed look tearful emotional expression
58. mournful look sad sorrowful expression
59. narrow your eyes partly close eyes suspiciously
60. neutral expression face showing neither feeling
61. open-mouthed stare look amazed with mouth open
62. pained expression face showing pain
63. pinched face tight drawn expression
64. poker face face showing no emotion
65. purse your lips press lips into a small shape
66. puzzled look confused uncertain expression
67. quivering lip lip shaking with emotion
68. quizzical look puzzled questioning expression
69. radiant smile very bright happy smile
70. raise an eyebrow show surprise or doubt
71. raised brows brows lifted in surprise
72. relaxed expression at ease face
73. relieved smile smile after worry ends
74. roll your eyes show annoyance or disbelief
75. sad smile smile mixed with sadness
76. sheepish grin embarrassed apologetic grin
77. shy smile timid modest smile
78. sly smile secretive cunning smile
79. smug smile self-satisfied smile
80. sour look unfriendly displeased expression
81. straight face serious face without smiling
82. strained smile tense uneasy smile
83. tear-streaked face face marked by tears
84. tearful expression face showing tears
85. teary-eyed look eyes full of tears
86. thin smile tight insincere smile
87. tight-lipped look lips pressed shut
88. toothy grin grin showing many teeth
89. trembling chin chin shaking with emotion
90. troubled look disturbed worried expression
91. upturned mouth mouth curved upward
92. vacant look empty unfocused expression
93. wan smile weak pale smile
94. warm smile kind friendly smile
95. welcoming smile friendly inviting smile
96. wicked grin malicious playful grin
97. widen your eyes open eyes in surprise
98. wolfish grin predatory aggressive grin
99. wrinkle your nose crinkle the nose
100. wry smile slightly ironic smile
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