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Meaning of glowering
The primary meaning of the word "glowering" based on Oxford Languages is having or showing a scowling or sullen expression.
Etymology of glowering
The word "glowering" has its roots in the 15th century, derived from the verb "glower", which is likely an alteration of "gloweren", a frequentative form of "glowen", which is related to "glow"
Historically, "glower" meant to look or stare fiercely or angrily, and over time, "glowering" evolved to describe a scowling or sullen expression
Synonyms
scowling
frowning
gloomy
sullen
sulky
morose
glum
dismal
dreary
somber
solemn
severe
stern
austere
disapproving
displeased
dissatisfied
unhappy
unhappy
miserable
despondent
dejected
depressed
melancholy
mournful
dismal
gloomful
lowering
threatening
ominous
foreboding
menacing
intimidating
hostile
unfriendly
unsympathetic
uncooperative
gruff
grumpy
irritable
irascible
testy
cranky
crabby
cantankerous
peevish
petulant
cross
grouchy
surly
churlish
curt
brusque
blunt
harsh
rude
rough
coarse
crude
uncivil
impolite
discourteous
inconsiderate
thoughtless
insensitive
callous
heartless
cruel
brutal
savage
ferocious
fierce
violent
turbulent
tempestuous
stormy
passionate
intense
fiery
fervent
ardent
zealous
enthusiastic
passionate
heated
inflamed
excited
agitated
upset
disturbed
troubled
perturbed
vexed
annoyed
irritated
exasperated
infuriated
enraged
incensed
indignant
outraged
offended
hurt
wounded
resentful
bitter
rancorous
virulent
venomous
vicious
malignant
malevolent
malicious
spiteful
catty
snide
sneering
scornful
contemptuous
disdainful
haughty
supercilious
condescending
patronizing
snobbish
pretentious
affected
pompous
self-important
arrogant
proud
haughty
lofty
superior
high-handed
domineering
overbearing
tyrannical
dictatorial
authoritarian
autocratic
oppressive
repressive
restrictive
limiting
constraining
stifling
suffocating
crushing
overwhelming
devastating
calamitous
disastrous
cataclysmic
apocalyptic
dreadful
terrible
horrible
awful
atrocious
heinous
abhorrent
detestable
loathsome
odious
hateful
execrable
abominable
reprehensible
deplorable
regrettable
unfortunate
unlucky
ill-fated
doomed
cursed
ill-omened
unlucky
inauspicious
unfavorable
unpropitious
adverse
antagonistic
hostile
inimical
unfavorable
disadvantageous
harmful
hurtful
damaging
destructive
calamitous
disastrous
cataclysmic
apocalyptic
Definitions
- Having or showing a scowling or sullen expression, typically because you are angry or displeased
- * Giving an unfriendly or threatening impression
Usage Examples
- The glowering expression on his face made it clear he was not happy with the situation
- * She gave me a glowering look when I interrupted her during the meeting
- * The glowering sky seemed to match the mood of the city, which was tense and uneasy
Antonyms
smiling
cheerful
happy
joyful
jubilant
elated
ecstatic
thrilled
delighted
pleased
satisfied
content
complacent
serene
tranquil
calm
peaceful
gentle
mild
soft
sweet
affable
friendly
amiable
cordial
warm
welcoming
approachable
conciliatory
placatory
propitiatory
appeasing
soothing
mollifying
pacifying
calming
reassuring
comforting
solacing
consoling
encouraging
uplifting
inspiring
heartening
invigorating
exhilarating
refreshing
rejuvenating
revitalizing