Frowny

Pronunciation: /ˈfraʊni/

Definitions of frowny

adjective describing someone or something with a frown or unhappy expression

Example Sentences

A1 She had a frowny face when she didn't get the toy she wanted.

A2 The teacher gave him a frowny look when he forgot his homework.

B1 The customer left a frowny review after receiving poor service at the restaurant.

B2 His frowny expression indicated his disappointment with the election results.

C1 Despite her frowny demeanor, she was actually quite happy with the progress of the project.

C2 The CEO's frowny attitude towards the new merger raised concerns among the board members.

Examples of frowny in a Sentence

formal The child had a frowny expression on his face during the entire meeting.

informal She always looks so frowny when she's in a bad mood.

slang Don't be so frowny, cheer up!

figurative The dark clouds in the sky created a frowny face as if nature was sad.

Grammatical Forms of frowny

• past tense: frowned
• plural: frownies
• comparative: frownier
• superlative: frowniest
• present tense: frowns
• future tense: will frown
• perfect tense: have frowned
• continuous tense: is frowning
• singular: frowny
• positive degree: frowny
• infinitive: to frown
• gerund: frowning
• participle: frowning

Origin and Evolution of frowny

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'frowny' is believed to have originated as a colloquial term derived from the word 'frown', which refers to a facial expression indicating displeasure or sadness.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'frowny' has become commonly used in informal contexts to describe someone or something that appears unhappy or displeased. It is often used in a light-hearted or playful manner to convey a sense of sadness or disappointment.