noun
scowl
skowl
Scowl (noun) means an angry or sullen frown. Example: “He greeted the news with a deep scowl.”
noun
1
An angry or sullen frown.
"He greeted the news with a deep scowl."
verb
1
To frown in an angry, displeased, or threatening way.
"She scowled at the interruption."
"The manager scowled when he saw the sales figures."
How to use scowl
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo pull an angry or sullen face, or the face itself.
Common pairings
scowl at someone
a deep scowl
wear a scowl
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Word forms
- Plural
- scowls
- Third person singular
- scowls
- Past tense
- scowled
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Etymology
From Middle English scoulen, likely borrowed from a Scandinavian source related to Danish and Norwegian words meaning \"to scowl.\"
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What does “scowl” mean?
The word “scowl” means an angry or sullen frown. In plain terms, to pull an angry or sullen face, or the face itself.
How do you pronounce “scowl”?
“Scowl” is pronounced skowl (/skaʊl/ in IPA).
How do you use “scowl” in a sentence?
Here is “scowl” used in a sentence: “He greeted the news with a deep scowl.”
What part of speech is “scowl”?
Depending on how it is used, “scowl” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “scowl” come from?
The word “scowl” comes from Middle English. From Middle English scoulen, likely borrowed from a Scandinavian source related to Danish and Norwegian words meaning \"to scowl.\".
How many meanings does “scowl” have?
“Scowl” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an angry or sullen frown.
