scowl
verb (used without object)
to draw down or contract the brows in a sullen, displeased, or angry manner.
scowled
-
past participleof scowl.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
-
past tense formof scowl.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
scowlverb (used without object)to draw down or contract the brows in a sullen, displeased, or angry manner.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
He has cried, he has scowled, he has scolded and he has unconditionally supported, and that’s just in the news conferences.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 12, 2025
But if fans expect to see the tough guy in the black wrestling trunks, black leather vest with a scowled face while he’s learning new jobs, they might be disappointed.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 28, 2023
Some purists might have scowled at the time, but the effect was undeniable.
From New York Times ● Aug. 25, 2022
As he read it, he scowled and stopped, rejecting the words he was to read.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 22, 2022
Headmarveller Rivera pointed up, then scowled, waiting for The Marvellian Times news-blimp to drift out of view before speaking again.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
