made faces
/meɪd ˈfeɪsɪz/
VERB
1. To make exaggerated or unusual facial expressions
To deliberately change or distort the face into unusual, exaggerated, or expressive shapes, often to communicate emotions, show displeasure, or amuse others.
1.1. Making funny or playful expressions
Used when someone makes amusing or exaggerated facial expressions to entertain others, joke around, or create a humorous effect.
Synonyms
- mugged
- pulled a face
- grimaced
- contorted
- twisted
- mouthed
Antonyms
- smiled
- grinned
- beamed
Examples
- The mischievous child at the back of the class quietly made faces during the teacher's lecture.
- Trying to lighten the mood, she playfully made faces at her friends across the room.
- The comedian on stage hilariously made faces to complement his jokes, keeping the audience entertained.
Related Words
- facial expression
- grimace
- comedy
- humor
- gesturing
- mimicry
- playfulness
1.2. Expressing displeasure or contempt
Used when someone makes facial expressions that communicate annoyance, disapproval, disgust, or contempt toward a person or situation.
Synonyms
- frowned
- glared
- glowered
- scowled
- sneered
- snarled
- pouted
- loured
- lowered
- gloomed
Examples
- Ignoring the serious discussion, he immaturely made faces behind his colleague's back.
- She made faces when she heard the disappointing announcement.
- The child made faces to show his dislike of the unfamiliar food.
Related Words
- displeasure
- disapproval
- contempt
- annoyance
- disgust
- irritation
- hostility
1.3. Staring or displaying an intense facial expression
Used when someone directs an intense or conspicuous look toward another person, sometimes as part of an exaggerated facial gesture.
Synonyms
Examples
- As the photographer attempted to capture a serious portrait, the subject couldn't resist and spontaneously made faces.
- He made faces at the audience while waiting for the performance to begin.