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- Dictionaryphysiognomy/ˌfɪzɪˈɒnəmi/
noun
- 1. a person's facial features or expression, especially when regarded as indicative of character or ethnic origin: "friends began to notice a change in his physiognomy"
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Physiognomy is the art of judging character by facial features or expression. Learn the origin, synonyms, examples, and medical usage of this word from Merriam-Webster dictionary.
PHYSIOGNOMY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary. Meaning of physiognomy in English. physiognomy. noun [ U ] formal uk / ˌfɪz.iˈɒn.ə.mi / us / ˌfɪz.iˈɑː.nə.mi / Add to word list. the physical appearance of the face. Synonyms. countenance formal. face (HEAD) mug (FACE) informal mainly disapproving. visage literary.
Physiognomy definition: the face or countenance, especially when considered as an index to the character. See examples of PHYSIOGNOMY used in a sentence.
Physiognomy (from the Greek φύσις, ' physis ', meaning "nature", and ' gnomon ', meaning "judge" or "interpreter") or face reading is the practice of assessing a person's character or personality from their outer appearance—especially the face.
Physiognomy is the shape and features of a person's face. Learn how to pronounce, use and distinguish it from related words with the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary app.
Physiognomy is the art or practice of judging character from facial features or the outward appearance of something. Learn the word origin, synonyms, pronunciation and usage of physiognomy with Collins English Dictionary.
The word physiognomy means the appearance of someone's face. When traveling in Italy, you may be struck by the pleasing physiognomy of the marble statues sculpted during the Renaissance.
