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Glowering: meaning, definitions and examples

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glowering

 

[ ˈɡlaʊərɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

showing anger

Glowering refers to the act of staring in an angry or sullen way. This expression is typically associated with feelings of displeasure or hostility. When someone is glowering, they often have a furrowed brow and their eyes may be narrowed. It indicates a strong, negative emotion directed towards someone or something. This term can be used to depict both human and animal expressions of anger.

Synonyms

brooding, frowning, glum, scowling, sullen

Examples of usage

  • She was glowering at her brother after their argument.
  • The teacher shot a glowering look at the noisy students.
  • He stood glowering in the corner of the room.
  • The dog was glowering at the stranger approaching the house.

Translations

Translations of the word "glowering" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fuzilante

🇮🇳 घूरते हुए

🇩🇪 finster

🇮🇩 melotot

🇺🇦 погляд, що грозить

🇵🇱 mroczny

🇯🇵 にらみつける

🇫🇷 regard noir

🇪🇸 mirada fulminante

🇹🇷 kızgın bakış

🇰🇷 노려보는

🇸🇦 نظرة حادة

🇨🇿 zlověstný pohled

🇸🇰 zlovestný pohľad

🇨🇳 怒视

🇸🇮 mrki pogled

🇮🇸 hrokandi

🇰🇿 қатал көзқарас

🇬🇪 ბოროტი მზერა

🇦🇿 qəzəbli baxış

🇲🇽 mirada fulminante

Word origin

The word 'glowering' originates from the Old English term 'glōwian', which means to look or gaze. Its roots can be traced further back to the Proto-Germanic word 'glōwōną', which also pertains to shining or glowing. Over time, the meaning evolved to encompass staring in a fierce or angry way. This transformation highlights the connection between intense emotions and physical expressions. The addition of the suffix ‘-ing’ indicates the continuous aspect of this action, implying that the glowering is not just a single moment, but a sustained expression of discontent. This term has been used in English literature and everyday conversation to convey a powerful non-verbal message of displeasure, making it a vivid addition to the language.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,674 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.