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Meaning of Frowning | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
ˈfɹaʊnɪŋ

Definitions

The act of giving a frown.

Equivalents

العربية التعبيس عابس
Čeština zamračený
Suomi mutrussa rypistäminen rypistys ryppyotsainen
Svenska rynkning
Tiếng Việt quạu quọ

Examples

“Let all the creatures above and below frown and scowl upon me; if my Creator smile, I am happy; nor can all their frownings diminish my complete joy.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

Frowningly Frowns frowny frowny face frowst frowster

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