noun
frowning
FROW-nihng
Frowning (noun) means the act of making a frown. Example: “Constant frowning had left lines on his forehead.”
noun
1
The act of making a frown.
"Constant frowning had left lines on his forehead."
How to use frowning
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe action of frowning — pulling your eyebrows together in displeasure or concentration.
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Word forms
- Plural
- frownings
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Rhymes for frowning
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What does “frowning” mean?
The word “frowning” means the act of making a frown. In plain terms, the action of frowning — pulling your eyebrows together in displeasure or concentration.
How do you pronounce “frowning”?
“Frowning” is pronounced FROW-nihng (/ˈfɹaʊnɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “frowning” in a sentence?
Here is “frowning” used in a sentence: “Constant frowning had left lines on his forehead.”
What part of speech is “frowning”?
“Frowning” is a noun.
