Countenance is the outward expression of the face which at any time is able to disclose the inward emotional state of a person's heart.
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Sad face upset
It means a neutral or a calm expression.
Her countenance was glowing!
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Countenance is the appearance of a calm facial expression. A sample sentence using the word countenance is, Jane's face looked countenance when the dog jumped out in front of her.
face or visage for one meaning of countenance tolerate or accept for another meaning of countenance
His countenance turned from pleasant to angry at the words spoken by his boss. In this example countenance refers to facial expression. The company does not countenance corporate espionage. This example means to approve of or tolerate something, in this case corporate espionage.
The countenance refers to the face. Countenances means to approve or at least not object.
The countenance refers to the face. Countenances means to approve or at least not object.
The more he was depressed the more his countenance fell.
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"countenance" can be a noun or an intransitive verb. Noun usage - "And did the Countenance Divine Shine forth upon our clouded hills" (form a Blake poem. Verb usage - "I will not countenance that sort of behavior."
As a noun: He had a sad countenance As a verb: You should not have countenanced his rudeness.