How Do You Spell SCOWL?

Pronunciation: [skˈa͡ʊl] (IPA)

The word "scowl" is spelled using the letters s-c-o-w-l. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /skaʊl/, and the stressed syllable is marked with the symbol /aʊ/. The letter "s" represents the /s/ sound, while the letter "c" represents the /k/ sound. The letter "o" represents the /aʊ/ diphthong, and the letter "w" represents the /w/ sound. Finally, the letter "l" represents the /l/ sound. A scowl is a facial expression that typically indicates anger or disapproval.

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SCOWL Meaning and Definition

  1. Scowl is a verb that refers to the act of scrunching one's eyebrows and tightening or contracting the muscles in the forehead as a sign of displeasure, anger, or suspicion. It is often accompanied by a downward curving or twisting of the corners of the mouth, creating a look of intense displeasure. When someone scowls, it is an expression of negative emotions, such as annoyance, disapproval, or even hostility.

    As a noun, scowl refers to the facial expression itself, with a furrowed brow and downturned mouth. It is often described as a dark or fierce look, suggesting a sense of brooding or deep resentment.

    Scowling is commonly associated with feelings of unhappiness or dissatisfaction, often reflecting a person's discontentment with a particular situation, person, or event. It can also be a protective response in uncertain or distrustful situations, communicating caution or suspicion towards someone or something.

    The intensity of a scowl can vary, ranging from a mild frown to a deeply furrowed brow and an ominous, menacing countenance. It is typically used to convey one's dissatisfaction or disapproval nonverbally. As a facial expression, a scowl can communicate a multitude of emotions, including anger, annoyance, frustration, or even sheer concentration.

  2. • A deep angry frown by depressing the brows; a look of sullenness or gloomy anger.
    • To assume a severe angry look; to look gloomy and frowning.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of SCOWL

The word "scowl" originated in the mid-14th century and can be traced back to the Middle English word "skoulen" or "skulen". It has its roots in the Old Norse word "skūla", meaning "to show hostility or displeasure". The Old Norse word "skūla" can ultimately be related to the Proto-Germanic word "skeulaną", which means "to dodge or avoid". Over time, the meaning of "scowl" evolved to its current definition, referring to a facial expression of anger, displeasure, or resentment.

Idioms with the word SCOWL

  • scowl at sm or sth The idiom "scowl at someone or something" means to look at someone or something with a facial expression of anger, irritation, or disapproval. It is often characterized by a furrowed brow, tightened lips, or a frowning expression. It conveys a sense of hostility or displeasure towards the person or thing being scowled at.

Similar spelling words for SCOWL

Plural form of SCOWL is SCOWLS

Conjugate verb Scowl

CONDITIONAL

I would scowl
you would scowl
he/she/it would scowl
we would scowl
they would scowl

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be scowling
you would be scowling
he/she/it would be scowling
we would be scowling
they would be scowling

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have scowl
you would have scowl
he/she/it would have scowl
we would have scowl
they would have scowl

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been scowling
you would have been scowling
he/she/it would have been scowling
we would have been scowling
they would have been scowling

FUTURE

I will scowl
you will scowl
he/she/it will scowl
we will scowl
they will scowl

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be scowling
you will be scowling
he/she/it will be scowling
we will be scowling
they will be scowling

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have scowled
you will have scowled
he/she/it will have scowled
we will have scowled
they will have scowled

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been scowling
you will have been scowling
he/she/it will have been scowling
we will have been scowling
they will have been scowling

IMPERATIVE

you scowl
we let´s scowl

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to scowl

PAST

I scowled
you scowled
he/she/it scowled
we scowled
they scowled

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was scowling
you were scowling
he/she/it was scowling
we were scowling
they were scowling

PAST PARTICIPLE

scowled

PAST PERFECT

I had scowled
you had scowled
he/she/it had scowled
we had scowled
they had scowled

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been scowling
you had been scowling
he/she/it had been scowling
we had been scowling
they had been scowling

PRESENT

I scowl
you scowl
he/she/it scowls
we scowl
they scowl

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am scowling
you are scowling
he/she/it is scowling
we are scowling
they are scowling

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

scowling

PRESENT PERFECT

I have scowled
you have scowled
he/she/it has scowled
we have scowled
they have scowled

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been scowling
you have been scowling
he/she/it has been scowling
we have been scowling
they have been scowling
I would have scowled
we would have scowled
you would have scowled
he/she/it would have scowled
they would have scowled

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