set of one's jaw
Definitions
The manner of one's lower facial expression, especially as suggesting firm resolve, or intensity of thought or feeling.
Examples
“But he made no audible comment⟳, though his thoughts were as black as his brow and as grimly fashioned as the set⟳ of his jaw.”
“She saw⟳ anger in the very turn⟳ of his head and set⟳ of his jaw.”
“But it was the set⟳ of her jaw and the coolness in her green eyes that made me feel⟳ how really formidable she was.”
“From the set⟳ of his jaw and the flash⟳ in his eye, it is clear that he always expects to win⟳.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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