Scowly

Alternative forms

• scowlly

Origin

From scowl + -y or scowl + -ly.

Full definition of scowly

Adjective

1. Indicative of, or characterised by a scowl.
• 1992, Deborah Moulton, Summer girl: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.
• 2008, Ken Chartrand, Days of the Unicorn King:You said something about Lunn” said Krazzock turning to face the messenger. Krazzock had a scowlly look on his face.