noun
- a pouting grimace or pursing of the lips, typically expressing displeasure or annoyance
Usage: often used in literary or formal contexts; from French
Examples
- She made a moue of disapproval when told she couldn't go to the party.
- The child's moue quickly faded when offered ice cream.
- With a slight moue, he turned away from the unappetizing meal.
- Her moue suggested she was not pleased with the decision.
- The actress perfected a delicate moue for the dramatic scene.