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  1. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCOUNTENANCE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    COUNTENANCE definition: 1. the appearance or expression of someone's face: 2. approval: 3. to approve of or give support…. Learn more.

  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › countenanceCountenance Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    1. a. : look, expression. … a countenance which expressed both good humor and intelligence … Sir Walter Scott. b. : mental composure. … startled, and also somewhat out of countenance. Arnold Bennett. c. : calm expression. He managed to keep his countenance through the ordeal. 2. : face, visage.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCOUNTENANCE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    noun. formal us / ˈkaʊn.t̬ ə n.əns / uk / ˈkaʊn.t ə n.əns / countenance noun (FACE) Add to word list. [ C or U ] the appearance or expression of someone's face: He was of noble countenance. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. The head & face. -cheeked. -chinned. baby face. baby-faced. brow. bull neck. cheek. forehead. jaw. mask.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › countenanceCOUNTENANCE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Countenance definition: appearance, especially the look or expression of the face. See examples of COUNTENANCE used in a sentence.

  5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › countenanceCountenance - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    The noun countenance means the face or its expression. If you're a great poker player, you probably have a calm countenance.

  6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcountenance verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of countenance verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCOUNTENANCE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    the face, esp when considered as expressing a person's character or mood. a pleasant countenance. 2. support or encouragement; sanction. 3. composure; self-control (esp in the phrases keep or lose one's countenance; out of countenance) verb (transitive) 4. to support or encourage; sanction.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › countenanceCountenance - definition of countenance by The Free Dictionary

    n. 1. Appearance, especially the expression of the face: The question left him with a puzzled countenance. 2. The face or facial features. 3. a. A look or expression indicative of encouragement or of moral support. b. Support or approval. 4. Obsolete Bearing; demeanor. tr.v. coun·te·nanced, coun·te·nanc·ing, coun·te·nanc·es.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcountenance noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of countenance noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  10. www.dictionary.com › browse › countenances'COUNTENANCE Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

    Countenance definition: appearance, especially the look or expression of the face. See examples of COUNTENANCE used in a sentence.