This is the 11188th most frequent Russian word.
гримасами
"Гримасами" means "grimaces" or "facial expressions."
Here, 'гримасами' is used as an instrumental plural form of the noun 'гримаса', meaning 'grimace', denoting the way children express emotions.
Дети часто показывают свои эмоции гримасами.
Children often express their emotions with grimaces.
In this usage, 'гримасами' refers to the peculiar facial expressions she made, highlighting its application in artistic or performance contexts.
Она удивила нас странными гримасами во время выступления.
She surprised us with strange grimaces during the performance.
Here, the word 'гримасами' emphasizes its playful use, commonly associated with humorous expressions in social settings.