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Scowling - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Scowling means frowning or glaring in an angry, displeased, or sullen way. It often involves furrowing the brows and tightening the mouth to express irritation or disapproval.

scowling

/ˈskaʊlɪŋ/ /ˈskaʊlɪŋ/

Definition:

Frowning angrily or disapprovingly, often with a furrowed brow.

Synonyms:

Glowering, frowning, grimacing, glaring

Part of Speech:

Adjective, noun

Antonyms:

Smiling, grinning

Common Collocations:

Scowling face, scowling expression, scowling look

Derivatives:

Scowl (verb/noun), scowler (noun)

Usage Tips:

Use "scowling" to describe a facial expression showing anger or displeasure, often with brows drawn together.

Common Phrases:

Scowling in disapproval, scowling at the crowd, scowling with frustration

Etymology:

From Middle English *scoulen*, possibly of Scandinavian origin; related to Danish *skule* ("to scowl").

Examples:

  • 1. The teacher was scowling at the noisy students.
  • 2. He walked past me without a word, scowling darkly.
  • 3. Her scowling face made it clear she was unhappy.
  • 4. The child sat in the corner, scowling at his broken toy.

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