- She was beaming.
(= she had a big, radiant smile) - The kids were smiling from ear to ear.
- He looked puzzled.
(= confused) - She grinned.
(= had a small smile) - He winced when the doctor gave him an injection.
(= had a quick expression of pain) - She gave me a dirty look.
(= looked at me angrily) - She blushed.
(= her face turned red because she was embarrassed) - His eyes were glazed over.
(= he appeared - Why the long face?
(an informal expression to ask why someone looks sad or upset) - Her expression was unreadable.
(= you can’t know what she is feeling)
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