physnomy

/ˌfɪziɑʊˈnɒmɪ/ or /ˌfɪziɑʊˈnɒmi/

Definitions

1. noun

The study of the relationship between physical characteristics and personality or character.

“The psychologist believed that a person’s physiognomy could reveal their inner nature.”

Synonyms

  • body language
  • facial expression

Antonyms

  • inscrutability