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glower
verb
to look or stare with sullen dislike, discontent, or anger.
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More about glower
- Glower comes from a Scots word that is similar to a Middle Low German word meaning “to become overcast.”
- A glower is a look of sullen dislike.
- Glower was first recorded in English between 1350 and 1400.
EXAMPLES OF GLOWER
- The child couldn’t help but glower at her sister when she got the bigger slice of cake.
- When he saw his ex-girlfriend with her new partner, he glowered at them from across the room.
ennui
noun
a feeling of utter weariness and discontent resulting from satiety or lack of interest; boredom.
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More about ennui
- English borrowed ennui from French in the 1660s.
- Ennui is from an Old French word meaning “displeasure.”
- Ennui is also related to the word annoy, but it really is just a wistful listlessness.
EXAMPLES OF ENNUI
- The monotonous routines of daily life filled him with a sense of ennui that he just couldn’t shake off.
- The meeting was so dull and tedious that even the most interesting topic couldn’t prevent the onset of ennui among the attendees.
supine
adjective
lying on the back, face or front upward.
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More about supine
- Supine is from the Latin word meaning “lying face up; inactive.”
- Supine was first recorded in 1490-1500.
- The opposite of supine is prostrate, “lying face down.”
EXAMPLES OF SUPINE
- After finishing her workout, she lay supine on the floor to catch her breath.
- The stargazing enthusiasts lay supine on the grass, enjoying the night sky above them.
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