Definitions for physiognomy

physiognomy phys·i·og·no·my

Spelling: [fiz-ee-og-nuh-mee, -on-uh-mee]
IPA: /ˌfɪz iˈɒg nə mi, -ˈɒn ə mi/

Physiognomy is a 11 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 25 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 26 points.

You can make 431 anagrams from letters in physiognomy (ghimnoopsyy).

Definitions for physiognomy

noun

  1. the face or countenance, especially when considered as an index to the character:
  2. Also called anthroposcopy. the art of determining character or personal characteristics from the form or features of the body, especially of the face.
  3. the outward appearance of anything, taken as offering some insight into its character:

Origin of physiognomy

1350-1400; earlier phisognomie, phisiognomie, late Middle English phisonomie Medieval Latin physionomia, physonomia Late Greek physiognōmía, syncopated variant of Greek physiognōmonía art of

Examples for physiognomy

There is that in his physiognomy that shows his ugly disposition, when aroused.

But nothing lasts in this world, at least without changing its physiognomy.

The First Secretary observed this play of physiognomy steadily.

His physiognomy had an expression I had never seen before on any face.

He fell to examining his physiognomy in it with silent absorption.

And as he looks at her, all the glories of physiognomy in the court of Louis XV.

English knuckles do not certainly improve French physiognomy.

The nude of the 19th century was often a tool for anatomical study: an intellectualized and idealized approach to physiognomy.

There was no sign of mercy or moderation in his physiognomy.

It had a physiognomy and character of its own—this fantastic foreigner!

Word Value for physiognomy
Scrable

25

Words with friends

26

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