scowling

Meanings

• Noun

  A facial expression characterized by froming, frowning, or pouting, typically in response to anger, displeasure, or contempt.

  - "He gave her a scowling look when she spilled the coffee."
  - "The scowling face of the statue in the park was quite intimidating."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with scowling
owing , owinging , showing , growing

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Variants

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scowl , scowled , scowler , scowlers , scowling , scowlingly , scowls

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to give a menacing look' or 'to glower'. The Old English word 'sculan' meant 'to serve' or 'to obey'. It is believed that the term 'scowling' may have developed from the idea of serving or obeying the anger or displeasure of another by giving them a menacing look.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'scowling' is also used in cricket to describe a bowler's menacing run-up and delivery.

2. In some cultures, it is considered impolite or rude to make a scowling face in public.

3. Scowling is a common expression in many animal species, including primates, cats, and dogs.

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Related Concepts

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1. Frowning: A facial expression characterized by drawing the eyebrows together and furrowing the forehead, often in response to displeasure or concentration.

2. Pouting: A facial expression characterized by sticking out the lower lip in a petulant or sulky manner, often in response to frustration or disappointment.

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Culture

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Scowling is often associated with negative emotions such as anger, displeasure, or contempt. In literature, scowling faces are often depicted to convey a sense of menace or intimidation. In art, scowling portraits of historical figures or mythological beings can convey a sense of power or authority. In music, the term 'scowling rock' or 'scowling punk' is used to describe music genres characterized by a dark, angry, or confrontational sound.

How to Memorize "scowling"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person making a scowling face by furrowing their eyebrows and puckering their lips. Imagine the facial expression conveying anger, displeasure, or contempt.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'scowling' with negative emotions such as anger, displeasure, or contempt. Remember that it is a facial expression characterized by froming or frowning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'scowling' with the word 'growling'. Remember that both words convey a sense of anger or displeasure.

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