Meaning
grimace, wry face
- a facial expression showing disgust, pain, or disapproval; a wry face or grimace
In a sentence
Ha fatto una smorfia di dolore quando ha appoggiato il piede.
He made a grimace of pain when he put his foot down.
Perché fai quella smorfia disgustata?
Why are you making that disgusted face?
Non ha risposto, ma la sua smorfia diceva tutto.
She didn't answer, but her grimace said it all.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| smorfia | feminine · singular |
| smorfie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Commonly used with 'fare' (fare una smorfia) to mean making a face or wincing.