lip curling
Showing visible contempt
Lip curling is a facial expression where the upper lip raises to expose teeth, typically signaling disgust, contempt, or sneering disdain.
The gesture suggests recoiling from something offensive: Her lip curling, she surveyed the mess they'd left behind.
It can also indicate amused scorn or superiority.
- sneerScornful expression
- disgustIntense physical aversion
- contemptDisdainful disregard
- snarlHostile vocal threat
- disdainScornful disregard
look of disgust · scorn · looking down on · holier than thou · revulsion · grimace · facial expression · teeth · nostril · baring · loathing · derision · mocking · repulsion · bad smell · turned up nose · wrinkle · haughty
- animal signalsbody language, bird songs, tail wagging, mating calls, whale song
- animal behaviorsswimming, running, walking, jumping, flying
- passive aggressionsilent treatment, backhanded compliments, backhanded compliment, cold shoulder, eye rolling
- rudenessrude, discourtesy, impolite, rudeness, disrespect
- sheep behaviorflocking, grazing, bleating, herding, following
lip curlingbeaming
Smiling very broadly
warm smile · grinning · friendly face · smiling · smile
lip curlingadmiration
Deep respect felt
respect · reverence · appreciation · approval · esteem
lip curlingadmiration
Deep respect felt
approval · respect · reverence · appreciation · delight
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