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moue

moue

1 9.9
A small pout with the lips showing dislike or disapproval
  • noun
  • /muː/
  • Literature
translation icon : mueca
  • After tasting the soup, she scrunched her lips into a moue to show her displeasure.
  • make a moue
  • moue of distaste
  • small moue

Examples

  • "Oh, goodness, right after they bring in this lovely pot roast?" She gave Fred a merry moue.

    Fiction book (1995)

  • Anyone who dared to call her Josette tout court earned the circumflex eyebrow and a moue of distaste that restored formality.

    Fiction book (1992)

  • Her mother made a moue of disapproval.

    Fiction book (2001)

  • She made a small moue of impatience.

    Fiction book (1990)

  • A moue of contempt.

    Fiction book (1994)

  • What happens now?" Suzanne Ferrell drew her mouth into a slight moue.

    Fiction book (1993)

  • Wellcome's pudgy lips drew themselves into a moue of anticipation.

    Fiction book (1999)

  • She expressed her disappointment with a subtle moue as she looked at the burnt toast.

  • He raised an eyebrow and made a moue of annoyance when he heard the excuse.

Synonyms

pout
vsmoue
10 4.2

A face with the lips pushed forward to show that someone is annoyed or sad

is a slight disdainful grimace focused on displeasure not attractiveness
wry face
vsmoue
1 6.1

A twisted look that shows dislike, annoyance, or slight amusement

is a lip-based grimace expressing displeasure rather than a twisted amused look

Antonyms

smile
∞ 1.0

A facial expression with the mouth corners turned up to show happiness or friendliness

grin
139 1.0

A broad smile showing the teeth when someone is happy or amused

How Displeased

moue
  • Literature
1 9.9
pout
10 4.2

Surface Forms

moue singular
moues plural

Etymology

Moue comes from French moue, which means 'pout' or 'grimace'. Think of someone pushing their lips out in a small, almost acting way to show dislike, so moue is that little pouting look of disapproval.