Frowning

Pronunciation: /ˈfraʊnɪŋ/

Definitions of frowning

verb Frowning is a verb that describes the action of furrowing one's brow in a sign of disapproval or displeasure.

Example Sentences

A1 She is frowning because she doesn't like broccoli.

A2 The baby started frowning when his toy was taken away.

B1 He was frowning as he tried to solve the difficult math problem.

B2 The professor was frowning while reading the poorly written essays.

C1 The CEO was frowning during the tense board meeting.

C2 The judge was frowning as he listened to the defendant's excuses.

Examples of frowning in a Sentence

formal She walked into the room, frowning at the disarray of papers on the desk.

informal Why are you frowning? What's wrong?

slang Stop frowning, it's not a big deal.

figurative The dark clouds overhead seemed to be frowning down on the city below.

Grammatical Forms of frowning

• past tense: frowned
• plural: frownings
• comparative: more frowning
• superlative: most frowning
• present tense: frowns
• future tense: will frown
• perfect tense: have frowned
• continuous tense: is frowning
• singular: frowning
• positive degree: frowning
• infinitive: to frown
• gerund: frowning
• participle: frowning

Origin and Evolution of frowning

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'frowning' originated from the Middle English word 'frounen' which comes from the Old French word 'froignier' meaning 'to frown or scowl'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'frowning' has retained its original meaning of displaying displeasure or disapproval through facial expression. The usage of the word has remained consistent in describing a facial expression characterized by a furrowed brow and downturned mouth.