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Definition of scowl

scowl

/skaʊl/
scowl
Adverb:scowlingly
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Plural:scowls
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Adjective:scowling
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Past Simple:scowled
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Past Participle:scowled
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Present Participle:scowling
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scowl Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

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

Example

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

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• verb

1

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

Example

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

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• Rhymes for scowl

• Nearby Words

scouter
scouting
scoutmaster
scowl
scowler
scrabble
scraggly

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English scoulen, likely of Scandinavian origin and related to Danish skule ('to look down or cast a sidelong glance') and Old Norse skjoltr ('squinting').

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