black look
Hostile facial expression
A black look is a glare or scowl expressing anger, displeasure, or hostility: She gave him a black look when he interrupted.
The phrase treats darkness as menacing—a look that could wound if looks could kill.
- frownDisapproving facial expression
- scowlAngry facial expression
- glowerStare with displeasure
- thundercloudsStorm-bearing atmospheric formations
- sneerScornful expression
grimace · death stare · daggers · stink eye · mood · furrow · evil eye · narrow eyes · hard stare · intimidation · disdain · glare · stare · icy glare · hostility · eye contact · cold shoulder · expression
facial expression/emotional display
black looksmile
Pleased facial expression
warm smile · grin · beaming smile · bright smile · happy face
interpersonal intent
black lookwarm welcome
nod of approval · wink · thumbs up · warm reception · come-hither look
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