scowl (Meaning)
scowl (n)
a facial expression of dislike or displeasure
scowl (v)
frown with displeasure
scowl (v. i.)
To wrinkle the brows, as in frowning or displeasure; to put on a frowning look; to look sour, sullen, severe, or angry.
Hence, to look gloomy, dark, or threatening; to lower.
scowl (v. t.)
To look at or repel with a scowl or a frown.
To express by a scowl; as, to scowl defiance.
scowl (n.)
The wrinkling of the brows or face in frowing; the expression of displeasure, sullenness, or discontent in the countenance; an angry frown.
Hence, gloom; dark or threatening aspect.
Synonyms & Antonyms of scowl
scowl Sentence Examples
- The professor's scowl sent shivers down the students' spines.
- The boss's scowl seemed to etch itself into the employees' minds.
- The angry toddler scowled and crossed his arms, refusing to cooperate.
- The waiter's scowl told us that our order was not welcome.
- The lion scowled menacingly as it stared down its prey.
- The teacher's scowl indicated that she was not amused by the students' behavior.
- The judge's scowl made the defendant feel like he was being judged before the trial even began.
- The bully's scowl was meant to intimidate and scare off potential victims.
- The politician's scowl seemed to say that he was not to be trusted.
- The child's scowl melted into a smile as soon as his parents entered the room.
FAQs About the word scowl
a facial expression of dislike or displeasure, frown with displeasureTo wrinkle the brows, as in frowning or displeasure; to put on a frowning look; to look sou
frown,grimace, mouth, look, wince, lower, growl,smirk, lour, snarl
smile,smile,laugh, grin, grin, laugh,
The professor's scowl sent shivers down the students' spines.
The boss's scowl seemed to etch itself into the employees' minds.
The angry toddler scowled and crossed his arms, refusing to cooperate.
The waiter's scowl told us that our order was not welcome.
