noun🔗ShareThe art or pseudoscience of deducing the predominant temper and other characteristic qualities of the mind from the outward appearance, especially from the features of the face."The old book claimed to reveal a person's character through physiognomy, suggesting that a strong jawline indicated determination. "appearancemindcharacterphilosophyhumanpersonbodysciencetheoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe face or countenance, with respect to the temper of the mind; particular configuration, cast, or expression of countenance, as denoting character."The teacher noticed a change in the student's physiognomy, a worried frown replacing the usual cheerful expression. "appearancecharactermindhumanpersonbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe art of telling fortunes by inspection of the features."The fortune teller claimed to use physiognomy, reading my future in the lines of my face. "astrologyphilosophycharactermindappearancesupernaturalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe general appearance or aspect of a thing, without reference to its scientific characteristics."the physiognomy of a plant; of a meteor"appearanceaspectbodyhumanpersoncharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
