Definition

Noun: A visible crease or indentation on the skin of the forehead, typically between the eyebrows, that is caused or deepened by the repeated action of frowning.

Usage

The term "frown line" refers specifically to a type of wrinkle. It is most commonly used in contexts related to aging, skincare, dermatology, and cosmetic procedures. - It is a countable noun (e.g., frown lines). - It often appears with verbs like have, get, develop, reduce, or smooth.

Examples

• Noun:
  • Constant worry has given her deep frown lines.
  • The aesthetician recommended a treatment to soften the frown line between his brows.
  • As he aged, his frown lines became more pronounced.

Advanced Usage

• "Frown line" can be used metaphorically to represent a visible sign of worry, concentration, or displeasure.
  • The frown line on her forehead was a permanent testament to years of hard decisions.

Variants and Related Words

• Glabellar lines: A more technical/medical term for the vertical frown lines between the eyebrows.
• Forehead wrinkle: A more general term for lines on the forehead, which can be caused by frowning or other expressions.
• Wrinkle (n): The general category of skin folds and creases to which frown lines belong.

Synonyms

• Furrow (n): A deep wrinkle, often on the brow.
• Crease (n): A line or mark made by folding or wrinkling.

Related Phrases

• To have a permanent frown: An idiom describing a person whose face naturally rests in a frowning expression, often resulting in pronounced frown lines.

Noun

1. a facial wrinkle associated with frowning