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Meaning of scowl
to look or feel angry or displeased
Etymology of scowl
The word "scowl" originated in the mid-16th century, from the Old Norse word "skúl", which means "to frown" or "to look sullen", and is related to the Old English word "scūl", which means "to look down" or "to be ashamed"
The word has been used in English since the 16th century to describe a frowning or displeased expression
Synonyms
glower
frown
scowl
grimace
glare
lower
look down
be downcast
sulk
pout
mop
mope
brood
cloud
darken
gloom
sullen
morose
glum
dismal
dreary
somber
stern
severe
harsh
austere
forbidding
menacing
threatening
intimidating
unfriendly
displeased
dissatisfied
unhappy
gloomy
dismal
depressed
dejected
despondent
disheartened
disgruntled
displeased
dissatisfied
irate
angry
furious
enraged
infuriated
incensed
indignant
cross
cranky
testy
touchy
irritable
peevish
petulant
sulky
mardy
moody
temperamental
volatile
mercurial
unpredictable
capricious
erratic
changeable
variable
inconstant
fitful
spasmodic
intermittent
occasional
sporadic
Definitions
- To look at someone or something with a frowning expression, typically because you are annoyed or displeased
- * To feel or express displeasure or annoyance
Usage Examples
- She scowled at the news of the price increase
- * He scowled at the thought of going to work on a Saturday
- * The teacher scowled at the student for not paying attention
Antonyms
smile
grin
laugh
beam
glow
shine
sparkle
gleam
glimmer
twinkle
smirk
simper
leer
sneer
snicker
snide
coy
arch
banter
jest
joke
jolly
jocular
amused
delighted
pleased
happy
cheerful
sunny
bright
radiant
jubilant
elated
euphoric
ecstatic
thrilled
enthusiastic
excited
eager
animated
lively
vivacious
effervescent