A scowl is the look on someone's face when they are angry or upset. It shows by moving the eyebrows close and making a serious face.
His scowl gave her a warning.
The teacher's scowl stopped the noisy class.
Scowl can mean to show you do not like something by making an unhappy face. It is a way to quietly show how you feel.
She scowled at the loud music.
They scowled when asked to wait.
Scowl can mean to look in a way that shows anger or a threat. It warns others to be careful or keep away.
The dog scowled at the stranger nearby.
He scowled to warn them to stay back.
Scowl can describe how faces look, but also how things like clouds or buildings seem to look angry or dark. It means to appear gloomy or threatening.
The dark clouds scowled over the sky.
The old house seemed to scowl in the night.
When people scowl, they show dislike or unhappiness about something bad. This is a common way to show negative feelings without talking.
He scowled after hearing the bad news.
She scowled when the plan failed.
To scowl can mean to show you do not agree with or like something. This is shown by a face that looks unhappy or angry without speaking.
The manager scowled at the poor results.
She scowled when the rules changed again.
