Definition of Countenance

1. Noun. The appearance conveyed by a person's face. "A stern visage"

Exact synonyms: Visage
Generic synonyms: Appearance, Visual Aspect
Specialized synonyms: Aspect, Expression, Face, Facial Expression, Look, Poker Face

2. Verb. Consent to, give permission. "They countenance him to write the letter"; "I cannot allow you to see your exam"

3. Noun. Formal and explicit approval. "A Democrat usually gets the union's endorsement"
Exact synonyms: Endorsement, Imprimatur, Indorsement, Sanction, Warrant
Generic synonyms: Approval, Commendation
Specialized synonyms: O.k., Ok, Okay, Okeh, Okey, Visa, Nihil Obstat
Derivative terms: Endorse, Indorse, Sanction, Sanction

4. Noun. The human face ('kisser' and 'smiler' and 'mug' are informal terms for 'face' and 'phiz' is British).
Exact synonyms: Kisser, Mug, Phiz, Physiognomy, Smiler, Visage
Group relationships: Human Head
Generic synonyms: Face, Human Face
Specialized synonyms: Pudding Face, Pudding-face
Language type: Colloquialism
Geographical relationships: Britain, Great Britain, U.k., Uk, United Kingdom, United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland
Derivative terms: Smile

Definition of Countenance

1. n. Appearance or expression of the face; look; aspect; mien.

2. v. t. To encourage; to favor; to approve; to aid; to abet.

Definition of Countenance

1. Noun. Appearance, especially the features and expression of the face. ¹

2. Verb. (transitive) To tolerate, support, sanction, patronise or approve of something. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Countenance

1. [v -NANCED, -NANCING, -NANCES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Countenance

countable
countable additivity
countable noun
countable nouns
countable set
countably
countably additive
countably infinite
countback
countbacks
countdown
countdowns
counted
counted angels on pinheads
counted coup
countenance (current term)
countenanced
countenancer
countenancers
countenances
countenancing
countenaunce
counter
counter-
counter-attack
counter-attacked
counter-attacking
counter-attacks
counter-clockwise
counter-couchant

Literary usage of Countenance

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Daniel Deronda by George Eliot (1876)
"Mr. Middleton was persuaded to play various grave parts, Gwendolen having flattered him on his enviable immobility of countenance ; and, at first a little ..."

2. Dictionary of National Biography by LESLIE. STEPHEN (1889)
"Dr.Edwards describes him as one of the greatest of Welsh preachers. presence, an intelligent countenance, and courteous manners. He had a musical voice, ..."

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