Scowled: meaning, definitions and examples

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scowled

 

[ skaʊld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

facial expression

To scowl means to frown in an angry or bad-tempered way. It typically involves lowering the eyebrows and bringing the corners of the mouth down in displeasure or frustration.

Synonyms

frown, glower, grimace, sulk

Examples of usage

  • She scowled at the thought of waking up early.
  • The manager scowled when he saw the missed deadline.
  • He scowled, clearly displeased with the decision.
  • The child scowled when asked to clean his room.

Translations

Translations of the word "scowled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 franziu

🇮🇳 भौंहें चुराना

🇩🇪 schmollen

🇮🇩 merengut

🇺🇦 насупившись

🇵🇱 zmarszczyć brwi

🇯🇵 しかめっ面をする

🇫🇷 froncer les sourcils

🇪🇸 fruncir el ceño

🇹🇷 kaşlarını çatmak

🇰🇷 찡그리다

🇸🇦 عبس

🇨🇿 zamračit

🇸🇰 zamračiť

🇨🇳 皱眉

🇸🇮 poviti obrvi

🇮🇸 skúra

🇰🇿 қатулану

🇬🇪 წარბების შეკვრა

🇦🇿 buruşdurmaq

🇲🇽 fruncir el ceño

Word origin

The word 'scowl' is derived from the Middle English word 'scowlen,' which is a combination of 'scowl' and the dialectal form 'scowl' meaning to frown or express displeasure. It can be traced back further to the Old English 'sceol,' which relates to the concept of looking fiercely or menacingly. The use of 'scowl' in English dates back to the 15th century, reflecting emotions of anger, annoyance, or disapproval. Over the years, the term has maintained a consistent meaning, primarily denoting a particular facial expression associated with unhappiness or discontent. Its evolution in language emphasizes how visual expressions can convey strong emotional states without the use of words.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,742, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.