Purse (Verb)
Meaning 1
Gather or contract into wrinkles or folds; pucker; "purse ones's lips".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- She pursed her lips, trying to stifle a grin.
- The old woman pursed her lips in disapproval at the loud music.
- He pursed his lips and blew a whistle, signaling his friends to follow him.
- She pursed her lips as she carefully applied the last coat of lipstick.
- The principal pursed his lips, his face stern with disappointment at the student's excuses.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Contract one's lips into a rounded shape.
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- She pursed her lips in annoyance at his response to her question.
- When tasting the sour candy, he pursed his lips and tried to swallow.
- The model pursed her lips and raised her eyebrows for the photo shoot.
- The boy pursed his lips and blew strongly on the candles to blow them out.
- After hearing the news, Grandma pursed her lips and tutted in dismay.