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𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫ˏˋ°•*⁀➷
Describing an angry facial expression is fairly straightforward because it is such a strongly expressed emotion. Anger affects the entire face, so there are many options for writing about how the different features change. Here are some of the telltale signs of anger in a person's expression:
● Their eyebrows would be lowered and pulled closer together
● Their eyelids would become squinted or raised (or their eyes may bulge if they are enraged)Their lips would tighten or curl inwards
● The corners of their mouth would point downwardsTheir Jaw would be tense and might jut forward slightly
● Vertical wrinkles may appear between their eyebrows
● Their nostrils may flare outwards
Anger is a powerful emotion, and it affects more than just the face. When someone gets angry, it usually triggers their body to produce adrenaline (the "fight-or-flight" hormone), which can come with a host that can give the anger away. These sides effects include things like:
● Increased heart rate
● Sweating
● Trembling
●Rapid breathing
● Flushed face
● Restless movements
𝑻̲̅𝒐̲̅ 𝒉̲̅𝒆̲̅𝒍̲̅𝒑̲̅ 𝒚̲̅𝒐̲̅𝒖̲̅ 𝒎̲̅𝒐̲̅𝒓̲̅𝒆̲̅
he smoldered with resentment
rage flowed through her like lava
molten anger rolled through him
rage gripped her
anger poured through her
her temper sparked
anger stirred within her
his fury sprang to life
rage nearly consumed her
raw anger shot through him
rage pulsed through his veins
anger thrummed through her veins
anger flooded his veins
rage quickened her blood
she felt a flash of irritation
he felt a flicker of irritation
his anger spiked
anger rushed through her
rage overtook him
fury overcame her
he swallowed down his frustration
she tamped down her irritation
he mastered his anger
he kept his frustration in check
fury roared through her mind
a fresh swell of rage rose in her
anger rose in him like a tide
anger welled up in his chest
fury vibrated through her being
he burned with anger
irritation pricked at him
inwardly, she was seething
he trembled with rage
she shook with fury
he was quivering with anger
her resentment grew inside her like a tumor
his resentment festered in him
anger spread through him
rage filled her
his irritation flared
it roused her anger
it woke her anger
his edge of irritation had returned
fury surged through her
he went cold with fury
she was breathless with anger
he was wordless with rage
he was almost choking on his rage
nearly suffocating on her fury
she was simmering with anger
he was boiling with anger
a wave of fury crashed through her
he was running on sheer anger
her frustration kicked in
fury twisted inside of her
she was a ball of pure anger
she was about to explode with rage
he felt about to burst from rage
she was in a red rage
rage ran red through his brain
he stoked his anger
a vortex of anger swirled inside him
she fought the chaos of her rage
he tried to still his rage
he pressed down his anger
she struggled against her anger
he bit back his anger
anger heated her blood
rage seared through him
anger swept over her
resentment clouded her thoughts
he was blind with rage
she felt a jolt of anger
anger hardened her heart
rage beat at her heart
rage churned inside of him
he felt drunk on his rage
anger ripped through him
anger rippled through her
fury tore through her
inside, he was smoking with anger
his anger was mounting
her anger coiled in her stomach
he felt a stab of anger
she felt the anger building
he could taste blood
her irritation crackled
she was immobilized by fury
he was brimming with hostility
anger settled over her
rage throbbed in her like a heartbeat
rage pounded in him like a drumbeat
flames of anger licked through him
rage seized her
resentment blossomed within her
his anger felt good
she felt a cleansing anger
he felt a sick anger
he marinated in resentment
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𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬ˏˋ°•*⁀➷
A smile is a great way of showing your readers more about the character, so don't just leave it at "she smiled." What does her smile look like? Is it warm, authentic, humorless, mocking, or cruel? Is the character amused, nervous, or happy? A smile can mean many things, and it can even foreshadow a character's hidden traits. A cold smile can indicate a more sinister nature without you having to work very hard at making them seem that way.
Here are some of the signs that a character is actually happy:
● Their eyes squint slightly
● Wrinkles appear at the corners of their eyes
● Their cheeks raise
● A defined wrinkle runs from the sides of their nose to the corners of their mouth, known as "smile lines"
● The corners of their mouth move up at a diagonal, widening their mouth
● Their mouth may part, exposing teeth
𝑻̲̅𝒐̲̅ 𝒉̲̅𝒆̲̅𝒍̲̅𝒑̲̅ 𝒚̲̅𝒐̲̅𝒖̲̅ 𝒎̲̅𝒐̲̅𝒓̲̅𝒆̲̅
his heart leaped up for joy
he felt a surge of happiness
I was paralyzed with happiness
her mood lifted
she was bursting with joy
his mood lightened
my spirits brightened
hope bloomed inside her
happiness glowed inside him
could barely conceal my delight
she was flabbergasted with joy
sunshine flooded her soul
his spirits were flying high
her hopes soared
she felt like her feet barely touched the ground
joy engulfed me
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𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐚𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬ˏˋ°•*⁀➷
Sadness is a difficult emotion to portray because it is often complex and confusing. Even the character experiencing the sadness might not understand exactly why they feel that way. With that said, there are a few universal signs of the expression, such as:
● Their eyebrows will lower and pulled closer together
● The inner corners of their eyebrows will be angled up
● The corners of their mouth will be drawn downwards
● Their lips may be either drawn in tightly or pouting outwards
Another familiar telltale sign of sadness is crying. There are so many ways to describe crying that couldn't possibly cover all of them here, but here a few pieces of advice:
● Tears first pool in the eyes before they streak down a person's cheeks.
● Tears distort vision, so if you're writing in the first person, don't forget that your character's vision will be blurry.
● Crying usually isn't a pretty sight, so don't be afraid to show that the character's face is red or that their nose is running.
𝑻̲̅𝒐̲̅ 𝒉̲̅𝒆̲̅𝒍̲̅𝒑̲̅ 𝒚̲̅𝒐̲̅𝒖̲̅ 𝒎̲̅𝒐̲̅𝒓̲̅𝒆̲̅
she winked
tears filled her eyes
his eyes welled up
her eyes swam with tears
his eyes flooded with tears
her eyes were wet
his eyes glistened
tears shimmered in her eyes
tears shone in his eyes
her eyes were glossy
he was fighting back tears
tears ran down her cheeks
his eyes closed
she squeezed her eyes shut
he shut his eyes
his lashes fluttered
she batted her lashes
his brows knitted
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𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐫ˏˋ°•*⁀➷
Fear is another difficult emotion because there are many different degrees and types of fear a character can feel. In general, however, these are the guidelines you should follow for describing a fearful expression:
● Their eyebrows would be pulled up and together
● Their upper eyelids would be pulled up, and their lower eyelids would be tense and drawn up as well
● Their mouth would be stretched and drawn back, possibly exposing teeth
● Vertical wrinkles may appear between their eyebrows
𝑻̲̅𝒐̲̅ 𝒉̲̅𝒆̲̅𝒍̲̅𝒑̲̅ 𝒚̲̅𝒐̲̅𝒖̲̅ 𝒎̲̅𝒐̲̅𝒓̲̅𝒆̲̅
fear paralyzed him
his terror mounted with every step
she fought a rising panic
fear tormented her
her heart was uneasy
her heart leaped into her throat
his heart hammered in his chest
his heart pounded
terror stabbed his heart
his heart jumped
her heart lurched
a fear that almost unmanned him
his body shook with fear
she trembled inside
he suppressed a shiver
panic surged through him
her fear spiked
he was in a complete state of panic
she could feel nothing but blind terror
his legs were wobbly with fear
she sweated with fear
his hands were cold and clammy
she was weighed down by dread
dread twisted in her gut
his stomach clenched
fear fluttered in her stomach
her belly cramped
he felt like he might throw up
she was sick with fear
she was frightened down to the soles of her shoes
he was icy with panic
her body went cold with dread
raw panic was in her voice
her voice was thick with fear
his voice was edged with fear
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