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physiognomy

/ˌfɪziˈɒɡnəmi/

/ˌfɪziˈɑɡnəmi/

Translations

physiognomynoun

physiognomies

/ˌfɪziˈɒɡnəmi/

/ˌfɪziˈɑɡnəmi/

His physiognomy was strikingly unique.

Его лицо было поразительно уникальным.

Physiognomy was once considered a science.

Физиогномика когда-то считалась наукой.

Additional translations

выражение лица

Synonyms

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.