Dorian Gray effect en · NOUN
Etymology
In reference to Oscar Wilde's novel The Picture of Dorian Gray (1891), describing a handsome young man who envies his own portrait and wishes that it would grow old, rather than he.
Meanings
- The phenomenon whereby a person's inner moods and emotions may come to influence their facial appearance.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorian Gray effects | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
wikipedia: The Picture of Dorian Gray · wikipedia: Oscar Wilde