small grimace
Frequency: 6.59.1 per million words
A grimace that is not large or pronounced.
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Examples (10)
- She gave a small grimace of pain as she stood up.
- He made a small grimace when he tasted the bitter coffee.
- With a small grimace, she adjusted the tight bandage.
- A small grimace crossed his face at the mention of the deadline.
- He tried to hide a small grimace of disappointment.
- There was a small grimace on her lips as she read the text.
- He acknowledged his mistake with a small grimace.
- She offered a small grimace of apology for being late.
- The doctor noticed a small grimace when he touched the bruise.
- A small grimace flickered across his features momentarily.