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pursed

UK
/pɜːst/
US
/pɝst/

Translations

pursedpast participle
UK
/pɜːst/
US
/pɝst/
Past-participle adjective derived from the verb “purse”, describing something that has been tightened or puckered.
pincéSe dit surtout des lèvres, des traits du visage ou de l’expression.
She gave him a pursed look, clearly unimpressed with his explanation.
Elle lui lança un regard pincé, visiblement peu convaincue par son explication.
Additional translations
froncéSe dit d’un tissu ou d’une surface replié(e) en petits plis.
purseverb

pursed

Past Simple

pursed
Past Simple
pursed
Past Participle
pursing
Gerund
UK
/pɜːs/
US
/pɝs/
pincer les lèvresPour marquer la désapprobation ou la concentration.
She pursed her lips in thought as she considered the proposal.
Elle a pincé les lèvres en réfléchissant à la proposition.
Synonyms
pucker
contract
gather
wrinkle

Definitions

pursedpast participle
Tightly pressed together in disapproval, concentration, or determination, especially of the lips.
She gave him a pursed look, clearly unimpressed with his explanation.
Drawn into small folds or wrinkles; puckered.
The fabric was pursed at the corners to create a decorative effect.
purseverb
To contract one's lips into a rounded shape, often as an expression of disapproval or to express concentration.
She pursed her lips in thought as she considered the proposal.
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