countenance

Meaning

Noun

1. (countable, uncountable) Appearance, especially the features and expression of the face.
2. (countable, uncountable) Favour; support; encouragement.
3. (countable, obsolete, uncountable) Superficial appearance; show; pretense.
4. (countable, uncountable) Calm facial expression, composure, self-control.

Verb

To tolerate, support, sanction, patronise or approve of something.

Synonyms

face

appearance

visage

expression

look

looks

permit

sanction

physiognomy

mug

aspect

let

allow

facial expression

support

mien

features

favour

approve

sustain

uphold

sight

bolster

semblance

patronize

maintain

air

second

2nd

feature

complexion

back

🔙

tolerate

underpin

approval

approbation

smiler

espouse

stand by

view

phiz

encouragement

authorize

abet

prop

endorsement

indorsement

imprimatur

kisser

form

guise

Translations

rostro

visage

mine

Antlitz

gezicht

gelaatsuitdrukking

semblante

semblante

Gesicht

Gesichtsausdruck

Miene

air

aangezicht

aspetto

cara

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈkaʊn.tə.nəns/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: contenaunce

In summary

From Middle English contenaunce, countenaunce, from Anglo-Norman countenance and Old French contenance, from the present participle of contenir, or from Late Latin continentia, and therefore a doublet of continence.