Definitions for grimaces

grimaces grim·ace

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

Grimaces is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 476 anagrams from letters in grimaces (acegimrs).

Definitions for grimaces

noun

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

verb (used without object)

  1. to make grimaces.

Origin of grimaces

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

Examples for grimaces

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Word Value for grimaces
Scrable

12

Words with friends

15

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