countenance
US
/ˈkaʊntənəns/
UK
/ˈkaʊntənəns/
Meaning
A person's face or facial expression, especially as it reveals their feelings or character.
किसी व्यक्ति का चेहरा या चेहरे का भाव, जिससे उसकी भावना या स्वभाव झलकता है।
Examples
“Despite the bad news, her countenance remained calm.”
“His stern countenance made the interview feel intimidating.”
“The portrait captured the countenance of a thoughtful young artist.”
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Not natural: She had a beautiful countenance on her face.
Better: She had a beautiful countenance.
Countenance already means a person's face or facial expression, so “on her face” is redundant.
Countenance का मतलब ही चेहरा या चेहरे का भाव है, इसलिए “on her face” कहना दोहराव है।
Not natural: He showed a countenance of anger.
Better: His countenance showed anger.
This phrasing is awkward; use a possessive before countenance, or describe the expression directly.
यह बनावट अटपटी लगती है; countenance से पहले his जैसे possessive का इस्तेमाल करें।
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Learner tip
Countenance is formal and often describes a face as a clue to someone's feelings; everyday speech usually uses “expression.”
Countenance औपचारिक शब्द है और चेहरे से भावना समझाने में आता है; रोज़मर्रा की बातचीत में “expression” ज़्यादा आम है।