Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
scowling
verb
/ˈskaʊlɪŋ/
Definition
A facial expression characterized by a frown, often indicating displeasure or anger.
Examples
- She was scowling at the messy room, clearly frustrated with the lack of order.
- The teacher caught him scowling at his homework, unhappy with the difficult questions.
- Despite his scowling face, he was actually quite friendly once you got to know him.
Meaning
To scowl is to show discontent or displeasure through your facial expressions, usually by lowering your eyebrows and tightening your lips.
Synonyms
- frowning
- glowering
- grimacing
- mouthing
