face reading

noun

The practice of interpreting a person's character, personality, and health based on the features of their face.

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Meanings

nounface reading (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe practice of interpreting a person's character, personality, and health based on the features of their face.
  2. uncountableThe scientific measurement or analysis of facial expressions, for example by facereader software.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
physiognomy
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APA

face reading. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/face%20reading

MLA

“face reading.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/face%20reading. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “face reading,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/face%20reading.

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