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Meaning of scowlingly
The primary meaning of the word "scowlingly" is to look or feel angry or displeased.
Etymology of scowlingly
The word "scowlingly" is derived from the verb "scowl", which originated from the Old Norse word "skúl", meaning "to frown" or "to look sullen"
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe a facial expression of displeasure or anger
Synonyms
scowling
frowning
glooming
glowering
lowering
louring
darkening
clouding
shadowing
dismal
somber
sullen
morose
sulky
cranky
irritable
cross
grouchy
grumpy
displeased
dissatisfied
disapproving
displeasing
distasteful
disagreeable
unpleasant
unsavory
unpalatable
forbidding
ominous
threatening
menacing
glum
grim
dour
stern
severe
austere
gloomy
dreary
dismal
bleak
cheerless
despondent
depressed
dejected
downcast
disheartened
demoralized
Definitions
- With a scowl, having a displeased or angry expression
- * In a way that shows displeasure or disapproval
Usage Examples
- She looked at him scowlingly, clearly displeased with his behavior
- * He walked into the room scowlingly, his face darkened by a bad mood
- * The teacher looked at the student scowlingly, disappointed by the poor grades
Antonyms
smilingly
cheerfully
happily
joyfully
pleasantly
agreeably
approvingly
pleasantly
delightfully
enthusiastically
warmly
kindly
gently
softly
calmly
peacefully
serenely
tranquilly
quietly
silently
still
motionless
unmoving
untroubled
undisturbed
unbothered
carefree
lighthearted
buoyant
elated
ecstatic
euphoric