brow raise

Forehead lifts up

A brow raise is the gesture of lifting one's eyebrows, typically expressing surprise, skepticism, or silent commentary.

Raising both brows signals astonishment or disbelief; raising just one suggests doubt or wry amusement: She gave him a brow raise when he claimed to have read the whole book.

The gesture often substitutes for words, conveying judgment or reaction without speaking.

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forehead · arch · facial expression · expression · disbelief · curiosity · smirk · quizzical · doubtful · face · wrinkle · lift · astonishment · incredulous · furrow · glance · side eye · reaction

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Opposites
eyebrow movement direction

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Disapproving facial expression

brow furrow · furrowed brow · scowl · glower · glare

emotional expression conveyed

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Disapproving facial expression

scowl · glare · grimace · sneer · poker face

facial openness

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Partly close eyes

narrowed eyes · furrowed brow · clenched jaw · pursed lips · blank stare

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G