Definitions for grimace

grimace grim·ace

Spelling: [grim-uh s, gri-meys]
IPA: /ˈgrɪm əs, grɪˈmeɪs/

Grimace is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 235 anagrams from letters in grimace (acegimr).

Definitions for grimace

noun

  1. a facial expression, often ugly or contorted, that indicates disapproval, pain, etc.

verb (used without object)

  1. to make grimaces.

Origin of grimace

1645-55; French ≪ Frankish *grima mask (cf. grime, grim) + -azo Latin -āceus -aceous

Examples for grimace

All that Bud Selig can do is grimace and give the game's perennial pariah a long, unpaid vacation.

But, he said with a grimace, “I do judge by my meetings with people how forthright they are.”

I gave him some brandy from my medicinal store, which he drank with a grimace.

Tubby made a grimace, and then seemed to be ashamed of his selfishness.

She was mostly gristle and bone when we saw her, lying in the sun with her legs spread and a grimace on her face.

He repeated the words with a grimace of exasperation: "My name!"

Only his lips moved slightly, as if he were making a grimace.

He seemed to be making comparisons in his mind as his lips formed a grimace.

The baby made a grimace at him which was hideous but lovely.

I hold onto his arm and lift him while he closes his eyes and tries not to grimace.

Word Value for grimace
Scrable

12

Words with friends

15

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