frown (Meaning)
frown (n)
a facial expression of dislike or displeasure
frown (v)
look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
frown (v. i.)
To contract the brow in displeasure, severity, or sternness; to scowl; to put on a stern, grim, or surly look.
To manifest displeasure or disapprobation; to look with disfavor or threateningly; to lower; as, polite society frowns upon rudeness.
frown (v. t.)
To repress or repel by expressing displeasure or disapproval; to rebuke with a look; as, frown the impudent fellow into silence.
frown (n.)
A wrinkling of the face in displeasure, rebuke, etc.; a sour, severe, or stere look; a scowl.
Any expression of displeasure; as, the frowns of Providence; the frowns of Fortune.
Synonyms & Antonyms of frown
frown Sentence Examples
- Sarah's frown hinted at her disapproval of the situation.
- The baby's frown melted into a smile when it saw its mother.
- The stranger's deep frown left a lasting impression on his mind.
- Despite the sunny day, a persistent frown adorned his face.
- He frowned disapprovingly when he noticed the messy room.
- The frown on the teacher's face indicated her disappointment with the students' performance.
- The persistent frown on her brow suggested she was preoccupied with worries.
- The politician's calculated frown was designed to convey empathy for the victims.
- Her frown was a reflection of the deep sadness she felt within.
- The worried frown etched onto his mother's face made him worry even more.
FAQs About the word frown
a facial expression of dislike or displeasure, look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapprovalTo contract the brow in displeasure, sev
scowl,grimace, stare, growl, look, moue, lower, lour, face, smirk
smile, smile, laugh, grin, grin,laugh,
Sarah's frown hinted at her disapproval of the situation.
The baby's frown melted into a smile when it saw its mother.
The stranger's deep frown left a lasting impression on his mind.
Despite the sunny day, a persistent frown adorned his face.
