Frown: meaning, definitions and examples
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frown
[ fraʊn ]
facial expression
To furrow one's brow in an expression of displeasure or concentration.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She frowned when she heard the news.
- He frowned in confusion.
facial expression
A facial expression indicating displeasure, sadness, or concentration, typically with the corners of the mouth turned downward and the brow furrowed.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She had a deep frown on her face.
- His frown deepened as he listened.
Translations
Translations of the word "frown" in other languages:
🇵🇹 franzir a testa
🇮🇳 भौंहें सिकोड़ना
🇩🇪 die Stirn runzeln
🇮🇩 mengernyitkan dahi
🇺🇦 нахмуритися
🇵🇱 marszczyć brwi
🇯🇵 しかめる
🇫🇷 froncer les sourcils
🇪🇸 fruncir el ceño
🇹🇷 kaşlarını çatmak
🇰🇷 눈살을 찌푸리다
🇸🇦 يعبس
🇨🇿 mračit se
🇸🇰 mračiť sa
🇨🇳 皱眉
🇸🇮 mrščiti se
🇮🇸 að hleypa brúnum saman
🇰🇿 қасын түю
🇬🇪 შუბლის შეკვრა
🇦🇿 qaşlarını çatmaq
🇲🇽 fruncir el ceño
Word origin
The word 'frown' originated from Middle English 'frounen', which means 'to snort'. Over time, it evolved to mean the facial expression we know today. The act of frowning has been associated with displeasure and concentration throughout history, and continues to be a common expression in modern communication.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranked #11,724, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.
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