slight grimace

Frequency: 7.010.2 per million words

A barely noticeable grimace.

grimaceADJECTIVE + grimace

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slight

Examples (10)

  • He made a slight grimace when he tasted the sour lemon.
  • A slight grimace crossed her face as she remembered the incident.
  • She accepted the criticism with a slight grimace.
  • I noticed a slight grimace of pain when he moved his arm.
  • He tried to hide a slight grimace of disappointment.
  • There was a slight grimace on his lips as he read the contract.
  • The patient gave a slight grimace during the examination.
  • With a slight grimace, she adjusted the tight bandage.
  • A slight grimace appeared when the noise became too loud.
  • His polite smile hid a slight grimace of annoyance.