5@NearCheek-PalmBack RoundVert OpenA@NearJaw-PalmBack
American Sign Language
editAlternative forms
edit- (palm initially facing in toward the face, final “O” shape returned to initial position) 5@NearCheek-PalmAcross RoundVert O@NearCheek-PalmAcross
- (ending with the “A” handshape...) 5@NearCheek-PalmBack RoundVert A@NearJaw-PalmBack
Etymology
edit(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium. Particularly: “Obviously this has something to do with the face, but what?”)
Production
edit- This one-handed ASL sign is produced usually with a pleasant smile, often with eyes closed by the end of the sign:
- Move the hand in a circle around the entire face (up the dominant side, across, down, and back to the dominant side), ending with a closing of the fingers into the following posture.
- Hold the final posture briefly.
- The sign may be produced quickly to mention beauty in passing or it may be produced slowly for emphasis.
- Optionally shake the hand in the final posture for emphasis.
Adjective
editAntonyms
edit- (antonym(s) of “beautiful”): 1@NearNose-PalmDown X@NearNose-PalmDown (“UGLY”)