scowl

Everyday

1. (verb) To frown in an angry or bad-tempered way. tree →
2. (noun) An angry frown on someone's face. tree →

In the lessons

In stories, a scowl shows a character is cross, grumpy or jealous without words: «The giant scowled down at Jack». It helps readers picture feelings. In drama lessons: practising faces like a scowl and a smile. Phrases: «scowl at», «a deep scowl», «with a scowl».

Examples

• The old man scowled at the children kicking the ball. tree →
• She scowled when she lost the game. tree →
• «Go away,» he said with a scowl. tree →
• The cat gave me a scowl and walked off. tree →
• Dad scowled at the bill. tree →
• Stop scowling and say thank you. tree →
• Her scowl turned into a smile when she saw the cake. tree →
• She scowled, and was very cross, but the Master-maid did not trouble herself about that. tree →

Note

Regular verb: scowled. Rhymes with «owl». A «frown» can be worried or thinking; a scowl is always cross. «Scowl at» someone.