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Countenance, as noun, versus appearance - English Language Usage . . . Even in its modern sense, there's OED: Appearance, aspect, look (obs exc as transf from [countenance=The look or expression of a person's face]); also, a show or semblance of anything So Austen's usage could simply mean that although he wasn't inherently handsome, his mien appearance was more attractive than it might have been - because he was well-groomed (no straggly beard), friendly
How did countenance evolve to mean support or approval? 0 I believe we derived it from the phrase to keep someone in countenance, which means to help someone to remain calm and confident, or sort of to help them retain a good face The word countenance comes from the Old French word coutenance meaning ‘bearing, behavior,’ from contenir, from which we also derive the modern word contain
NYT Crossword Answers 12 13 25 The full solution for the NY Times December 13 2025 Crossword puzzle is displayed below This puzzle was authored by Gene Louise De Vera and edited by Will Shortz NYT Across Clues 1A Possible turnoff on a first date BADBREATH 10A Spicy shellfish dish CURRIEDCRAB 12A Yellow 5 and Red 40, for two FOODADDITIVES 14A […]
What is the difference between Countenance and Mien? Countenance appears in a group with visage, physiognomy, mug, and puss under the lead word face Mien appears in a group with demeanor, deportment, port, and presence, under the lead word bearing
Confused about I can’t in good countenance continue. . . Taken from the article's title in Independent: Fox news cuts away from McEnany press conference: ‘I can’t in good countenance continue showing this’ As I understand it, countenance means facial