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physiognomy

UK
/ˌfɪziˈɒɡnəmi/
US
/ˌfɪziˈɑɡnəmi/

Translations

physiognomynoun
physiognomies
pl
UK
/ˌfɪziˈɒɡnəmi/
US
/ˌfɪziˈɑɡnəmi/
physionomieAspect général, apparence d’un lieu, d’un objet ou d’une situation.
The physiognomy of the landscape changed dramatically after the storm.
La physionomie du paysage a changé de façon spectaculaire après la tempête.
physionomieTraits ou expression du visage; usage courant.
The detective studied the suspect's physiognomy to determine if he was telling the truth.
L’inspecteur a étudié la physionomie du suspect pour déterminer s’il disait la vérité.
Additional translations
physionomieAu sens vieilli ou spécialisé : art de juger le caractère d’après les traits du visage.
Synonyms
look
profile
mug
visage
features
face
countenance
appearance

Definitions

physiognomynoun
The facial features or expression of a person, especially when regarded as indicative of character or ethnic origin.
The detective studied the suspect's physiognomy to determine if he was telling the truth.
The supposed art of judging character from facial characteristics.
In the 19th century, physiognomy was often used to make assumptions about a person's personality.
The general appearance or aspect of something.
The physiognomy of the landscape changed dramatically after the storm.
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