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Home / Idiom / 疾言厉色

harsh words and stern looks · sudden outpourings and fierce looks

疾言厉色
jí yán lì sè
Idiom
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
severe (or stern) in voice and countenance声色俱厉shēng sè jù lì(of an atmosphere etc) solemn; grave; serious · (of a manner etc) earnest; severe; exacting · to strictly enforce严肃yán sùsolemn in countenance (idiom); strict and unsmiling正颜厉色zhèng yán lì sè
Antonyms
to be glib in one's speech and wear an ingratiating expression (idiom)巧言令色qiǎo yán lìng sèamiable manner · pleasant countenance和颜悦色hé yán yuè sè