Meaning 1formal · 82%
A visible facial expression that can reveal a mood or attitude.
Natural examples
Er machte eine ernste Miene, obwohl er lächeln wollte.
He kept a serious expression although he wanted to smile.
An ihrer Miene erkannte ich die Überraschung.
I saw the surprise in her expression.
Der Richter verzog keine Miene während der Aussage.
The judge did not change expression during the testimony.
Usage note
Feminine noun, common in set phrases. Gesichtsausdruck is more usual in everyday speech.
Mini-lesson: Miene
A visible facial expression that can reveal a mood or attitude. Feminine noun, common in set phrases. Gesichtsausdruck is more usual in everyday speech.
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