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Definition of glower

glower

/ˈɡlaʊ.ər/
glow · er
Adverb:gloweringly
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Plural:glowers
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Adjective:glowering
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Past Simple:glowered
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Past Participle:glowered
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Present Participle:glowering
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glower Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To look or stare with sullen anger, strong resentment, or brooding hostility.

Example

"The coach continued to glower from the sidelines after the referee made the controversial call."

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• noun

1

An angry, sullen, or brooding look; a fierce scowl.

Example

"She shot a dark glower across the conference table when her proposal was interrupted."

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• Rhymes for glower

• Nearby Words

gloveless
glovelike
glow
glower
glowing
glowingly
glowstick

Word Origin & Etymology

Originating in Middle English as glouren ('to stare intently' or 'to shine'), the word entered general literary English via Scottish dialect in the 18th century and is likely related to Low German gluren, meaning 'to leer or peer narrowly.'

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Glower. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/glower
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