pursed
Drawn tightly together
Pursed describes lips pressed tightly together and pushed outward, forming a small, puckered shape.
The expression typically signals disapproval, concentration, or thoughtfulness: She pursed her lips and shook her head.
A pursed mouth suggests holding something back—words, judgment, or emotion.
Drawn into wrinkles
- pinchedStole or squeezed tightly
- contractedReduced in size
- compressedReduced by pressure
- drawnRendered in lines
taut · gathered · wrinkled · creased · narrowed · squeezed · scrunched · crinkled
Sulky facial expression
- frownDisapproving facial expression
- scowlAngry facial expression
- disapprovalUnfavorable opinion expressed
- skepticismDisposition toward doubt
contempt · disdain · grimace · displeasure · annoyance · irritation · dissatisfaction · reproach
puckered
Drawn into wrinkles
- pinchedStole or squeezed tightly
- contractedReduced in size
- compressedReduced by pressure
drawn · taut · gathered · wrinkled · creased · narrowed · squeezed · scrunched · crinkled · bunched
pout
Sulky facial expression
- frownDisapproving facial expression
- scowlAngry facial expression
- disapprovalUnfavorable opinion expressed
skepticism · contempt · disdain · grimace · displeasure · annoyance · irritation · dissatisfaction · reproach · discontent
- tightnesstight, taut, snug, constricting, compressed
- public purseState's collective finances
- coin purseSmall pouch for coins
- purse stringsFinancial control mechanism
- change purseSmall bag for coins
- pursed lipsTightened, puckered mouth
- loosen the purse stringsBegin spending more liberally