Meanings
comparative scowlier · comparative more scowly · superlative scowliest · superlative most scowly
- Indicative of, or characterised by a scowl.
You said something about Lunn” said Krazzock turning to face the messenger. Krazzock had a scowlly look on his face.
2008, Ken Chartrand, Days of the Unicorn King1 more example
There was a faded picture on the mantel at home of Uncle Pete, age four, holding the hand of Aunt Bareeba, a fat three-year-old with frizzy dark hair and a scowlly expression.
1992, Deborah Moulton, Summer girl
Origin
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