What does frownful mean?
Frownful means Frowning; scowling.
Frownful
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Frowning; scowling.
Example Sentences
He tow'rd the wicked bends the frownful face, / He from the land will blot the lingering race; [...]
How, then, can I account for his serene angerless conduct during dinner? Henry's presence in the dining-room might have prevented him from keeping frownful silence, but he would not have made that a reason for cheerful spirits.
Synonyms for frownful
Antonyms for frownful
Related Words
Word Forms
- more frownful
- most frownful
Usage Notes
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How do you use frownful in a sentence?
He tow'rd the wicked bends the frownful face, / He from the land will blot the lingering race; [...]
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