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long face
long face n. A discontented or sullen facial expression.
long′-faced′ adj. long face n a disappointed, solemn, or miserable facial expression ˌlong-ˈfaced adjlong′ face′
n. an unhappy or gloomy expression. [1780–90] Translationslong face
long faceA facial expression denoting sadness. Jill had such a long face yesterday after she learned that she failed her exam. Hey, kiddo, why the long face? Is something bothering you?See also: face, longlong faceA facial expression showing sadness or disappointment, as in Greg's long face was a clear indication of his feelings. [Late 1700s] See also: face, longa long face If someone has a long face, they look very serious or unhappy. He came to me with a very long face and admitted there had been an error. There were some long faces in Paris that day. Astoundingly, an American had won the Tour de France. Note: You can also say that someone is long-faced. After a short ceremony we stood, long-faced, by the graveside.See also: face, long(pull, wear, etc.) a long ˈface (have) a sad or disappointed expression: I asked him if he wanted to come out but he pulled a long face and said no. ♢ Why the long face?See also: face, longa long face, to wear/draw/pullTo look sad or dissatisfied. A common expression in the nineteenth century, it no doubt came from the elongated look resulting from the mouth being drawn down at the corners and the eyes downcast. See also: draw, long, pull, wearThesaurusSeelong-faced |