frowning

Meanings

• Noun

  An expression of disapproval, disappointment, or sadness, characterized by drawn eyebrows and a frown line between the eyebrows.

  - "She gave me a frowning look when I arrived late."
  - "The teacher gave the class a stern frowning when they talked during the lesson."

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Synonyms

scowl

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with frowning
prowning , frowning down , drowning , crowning

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Variants

List of all variants of frowning that leads to same result
frown , frowned , frowner , frowners , frowning , frowningly , frowns

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Etymology

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The word 'frowning' comes from the Old English word 'frowan', meaning 'to wrinkle the brow' or 'to from'.

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Trivia

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1. Frowning can be an involuntary response to bright light or strong odors.

2. Some people believe that frowning can help improve concentration and focus.

3. In some cultures, frowning is considered a sign of respect or politeness.

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Related Concepts

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1. Facial Expression: Frowning is a type of facial expression that involves furrowing the brow and wrinkling the forehead.

2. Body Language: Frowning is a form of nonverbal communication that can convey emotions and attitudes.

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Culture

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In literature and art, frowning is often used to convey emotions such as anger, disappointment, or sadness. In music, a frowning face emoji is sometimes used to represent sad or introspective lyrics.

How to Memorize "frowning"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize frowning, imagine drawing your eyebrows together and furrowing your forehead. This can help you remember the expression and its meaning.

2. associate
   

   - To associate frowning with disapproval or sadness, think of a time when you felt disappointed or angry and remember the expression on your face.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To use a mnemonic to remember the meaning of frowning, try associating it with the word 'froming', which sounds similar and means 'to turn away' or 'to express disapproval'.

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