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frowny Antonyms

Opposite of frowny

Pinning down the opposite of frowny requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having, showing, or inclined to a frown; looking sad, sullen, or displeased (used informally).

Usage Example

"The toddler made a smiley face when she realized her ice cream had melted."

Strongest
smiley
cheerful
Strong
beaming
grinning
happy

Similar words to frowny

Words similar to frowny shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

frowning
scowling
pouty
glum
sullen
sulky
See all synonyms of frowny

• Nearby Words

frothy
frown
frowner
frowny
frozen
frozenness
frugal

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Frowny. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/frowny
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