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scowl Antonyms

Opposite of scowl

Because the opposite of scowl shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An angry, sullen, or bad-tempered facial expression characterized by a furrowed brow.

Usage Example

"The coach watched the referee's decision with a deep smile on his face."

Strongest
smile
grin
Strong
beam

• verb (Context 2)

To contract the brow in an angry, sullen, or bad-tempered expression.

Usage Example

"She scowled at the noisy construction outside her study window."

Strongest
smile
grin
Strong
beam

Similar words to scowl

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

frown
glower
glare
grimace
lour
pout
See all synonyms of scowl

• Nearby Words

scourge
scourings
scout
scowl
scowler
scraggly
scraggy

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