scowlingly
Definition
- Adverb:
- In a scowling manner: "scowlingly" describes an action performed with a facial expression of anger, disapproval, or displeasure, typically characterized by a frown or a furrowed brow.
Usage Examples
- (He stared at her with a frown of anger.)
- (The teacher showed his disapproval through a stern, angry expression.)
Advanced Usage
"to speak scowlingly": to utter words with a grimacing, angry face.
- She spoke scowlingly, her voice trembling with barely contained rage. (She talked while wearing a hostile expression.)
"to respond scowlingly": to answer with a visible display of irritation.
- He responded scowlingly to the criticism, refusing to hide his annoyance. (His reply was accompanied by a frown.)
Variants and Related Words
Scowl (noun): an angry or sullen expression on the face; a frown.
- He wore a deep scowl throughout the meeting. (His face showed clear displeasure.)
Scowl (verb): to make a sullen, angry, or displeased face.
- She scowled at the noisy children. (She frowned at them in irritation.)
Scowling (adjective): having or showing a displeased or threatening expression.
- The scowling guard blocked the entrance. (The guard's face was angry.)
Synonyms
- Frowningly: in a manner that shows displeasure or concentration by drawing the eyebrows together.
- Glaringly: with a fierce, angry stare.
- Sullenly: in a gloomy, resentful way, often with a downcast look.
Related Idioms
To look daggers at someone: to give someone a very angry, hostile look.
- She looked daggers at him, exactly as if she were scowlingly furious. (She gave him a piercing, angry stare.)
To have a face like thunder: to show extreme anger or displeasure through one’s expression.
- He entered the room with a face like thunder, scowlingly surveying everyone. (His expression was intensely angry.)