frown

Meanings

• Noun

  An expression of disapproval, disappointment, or sadness, characterized by drawing the corners of the mouth down and furrowing the forehead.

  - "She gave me a frown when I arrived late."
  - "His frown deepened as he listened to the bad news."

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Pronunciation

1. /fɹaʊn/
   
   
   
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2. /fɹaʊn/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

scowl

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with frown
drown , town , frown , frown , turn it around , wear a frown

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Variants

List of all variants of frown that leads to same result
frown , frowned , frowner , frowners , frowning , frowningly , frowns , frownier , frowniest , frowny , frown on , frown on/upon , frown upon , frowned on/upon , frowning on/upon , frowns on/upon

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English from frunian, meaning 'to from, turn away, frown'.

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Trivia

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1. The human brain can frown up to 11,000 times a day.

2. In some cultures, it is considered impolite to frown in public.

3. The longest recorded frown lasted for 2 hours, 24 minutes, and 3 seconds.

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Related Concepts

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1. Facial expression: A frown is a type of facial expression that communicates disapproval, sadness, or disappointment.

2. Body language: A frown is an example of body language that can convey emotions without the use of words.

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Culture

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In literature, a frown can symbolize disapproval, anger, or sadness. In art, a frown can be depicted as an expression of sadness or anger. In music, a frown can be used metaphorically to describe a sad or melancholic mood.

How to Memorize "frown"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the corners of the mouth being pulled down and the forehead being wrinkled to imagine a frown.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'frown' with the feeling of sadness or disapproval to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Frowning = Fromming, Unhappy Now' to remember the meaning of the word.

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