Glower: meaning, definitions and examples

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glower

[ ˈɡlaʊər ]

^{Context #1}

expression of anger

To look or stare angrily or sullenly, often with a scowl.

Synonyms

frown, glare, scowl

Examples of usage

He glowered at me when I asked him to help.
She glowered at the rude customer before calmly addressing his concerns.

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facial expression

An angry or sullen look; a stare expressing discontent.

Synonyms

frown, glare, scowl

Examples of usage

She gave him a glower before turning and walking away.
The teacher's glower silenced the noisy classroom.

Translations

Translations of the word "glower" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fitar com raiva

🇮🇳 घूरना

🇩🇪 böse schauen

🇮🇩 menatap marah

🇺🇦 погляд з гнівом

🇵🇱 złe spojrzenie

🇯🇵 にらむ

🇫🇷 regard noir

🇪🇸 mirada furiosa

🇹🇷 kızgın bakış

🇰🇷 노려보다

🇸🇦 نظرة غاضبة

🇨🇿 zlobivý pohled

🇸🇰 zlosť pohľad

🇨🇳 怒视

🇸🇮 zloben pogled

🇮🇸 grimma

🇰🇿 ыза қарау

🇬🇪 ბოროტულად ყურება

🇦🇿 qəzəbli baxış

🇲🇽 mirada de enojo

Word origin

The word 'glower' originated from Middle English 'glouren' which meant to shine or gleam. Over time, the meaning shifted to convey a sense of anger or displeasure. The term has been used in English literature for centuries, often to describe a menacing or disapproving look.