Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
scowling
verb
/ˈskaʊəlɪŋ/
Definition
To make a frowning or sulky expression.
Examples
- He was scowling at the time wasted during the meeting.
- The teacher scowled at the noisy students in the classroom.
- Even though she was happy, her habit of scowling made it hard for others to tell.
Meaning
Scowling refers to the act of furrowing the brows and shaping the mouth to show displeasure or anger.
Synonyms
- Frowning
- Glowering
- Scowling
- Grimacing
