pouted; pouting; pouts
1
a
: to show displeasure by thrusting out the lips or wearing a sullen expression
a pouting child
Sure, you have sports figures misbehaving today. John McEnroe pouts and snarls and curses at tennis judges twice his age, on television …—
Roy Blount Jr.
Roy Blount Jr.
b
: to push out or purse the lips in a sexually suggestive way
a pouting model
… appears in adverts surrounded by gorgeous, pouting blondes.—The Economist
The Economist
c
: to be moodily silent : sulk
If they invited her out, she declined the invitation. When they went out, she would be pouting when they came home.—Susan Sheehan
Susan Sheehan2
: protrude
: to cause to protrude
pouted her lips
1
: a protrusion of the lips expressive of displeasure
2
pouts plural
: a fit of pique
plural pout or pouts
: any of several large-headed fishes (such as a bullhead or eelpout)
Synonyms
Examples of pout in a Sentence
Verb
She pouted her lips and stared at him angrily.
The boy didn't want to leave—he stomped his feet and pouted.
The model pouted for the cameras.
Her lips pouted, and she began to cry.
Recent Examples on the WebCurtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2024
Williams and her eldest daughter also pouted to the camera in one photo, before a video displayed Olympia hiding behind a giant pillow.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 29 Feb. 2024
The BFFs matched in white tops in the photo as Peltz, 29, pouted with a red cup, and the Only Murders in the Building actress gave a gentle smile.
—Liza Esquibias, Peoplemag, 13 Feb. 2024
Utterly taken aback that the slave she's tortured could be so rude to her (shocking!), Renna storms out, pouting.
—Alex Raiman, EW.com, 29 Sep. 2023
As the rapper made a shocked face, McAdams pouted, and Rapp smiled at the camera.
—Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 22 Jan. 2024
Underneath the pouting black-and-white picture, the pair replaced the names of the pop stars with their own and added the logo of their beloved Wrexham soccer club in the corner of the snap.
—Clare Fisher, Peoplemag, 19 Dec. 2023
Continue reading here ———— From Bill Plaschke: So James Harden whined and insulted and pouted and basically quit his way from Philadelphia to the Clippers.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2023
Barker then planted a kiss on the figure in the second snap, before pouting his lips and covering his face in the third and fourth pictures.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 23 Oct. 2023
Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2024
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This lip treatment manages to gently exfoliate with AHAs, while nourishing your pout with peptides.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 24 Nov. 2023
Vocally, Rodrigo has a breathy, vowel-bending delivery that can swoop into a full-tilt belt; as a performer, her acting background serves her well, including quick and subtle mannerisms — a pout here, an arched eyebrow there — that accentuate the musical mood.
—Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 24 Mar. 2024
Getty Images Think fluffy brows, effortlessly tousled hair, and a brownish-pink pout, outlined in pencil a few shades darker than her lipstick.
—Lauren Murdoch-Smith, Vogue, 19 Feb. 2024
Castor seed oil and vitamin E provide moisture and lasting comfort, while the Line-Refine Hydrating Complex visibly smooths fine lines for a younger looking pout.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
After the cats respond by fleeing, Sheeran gives a slight pout.
—Liza Esquibias, Peoplemag, 30 Jan. 2024
However, our pouts were definitively fuller after use, and the small size makes this a breeze to toss in your purse for on-the-go touch ups.
—Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 7 Jan. 2024
Martha Stewart, meanwhile, re-created her iconic pool pout for her cover shoot.
—Hanna Lustig, Glamour, 12 Feb. 2024
Verb
While some younger players might have pouted about playing a smaller role, Eklund has almost used it as fuel and has had some of his stronger games this month.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2024
Williams and her eldest daughter also pouted to the camera in one photo, before a video displayed Olympia hiding behind a giant pillow.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 29 Feb. 2024
The BFFs matched in white tops in the photo as Peltz, 29, pouted with a red cup, and the Only Murders in the Building actress gave a gentle smile.
—Liza Esquibias, Peoplemag, 13 Feb. 2024
Utterly taken aback that the slave she's tortured could be so rude to her (shocking!), Renna storms out, pouting.
—Alex Raiman, EW.com, 29 Sep. 2023
As the rapper made a shocked face, McAdams pouted, and Rapp smiled at the camera.
—Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 22 Jan. 2024
Underneath the pouting black-and-white picture, the pair replaced the names of the pop stars with their own and added the logo of their beloved Wrexham soccer club in the corner of the snap.
—Clare Fisher, Peoplemag, 19 Dec. 2023
Continue reading here ———— From Bill Plaschke: So James Harden whined and insulted and pouted and basically quit his way from Philadelphia to the Clippers.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2023
Barker then planted a kiss on the figure in the second snap, before pouting his lips and covering his face in the third and fourth pictures.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 23 Oct. 2023
Noun
Infused with hyaluronic acid, shea butter, goji berry, and other beneficial ingredients for the lips, this $4 beauty find is essential for keeping your pout nourished during extended travel periods.
—Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2024
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11/29
U Beauty The Plasma Lip Compound
This lip treatment manages to gently exfoliate with AHAs, while nourishing your pout with peptides.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 24 Nov. 2023
Vocally, Rodrigo has a breathy, vowel-bending delivery that can swoop into a full-tilt belt; as a performer, her acting background serves her well, including quick and subtle mannerisms — a pout here, an arched eyebrow there — that accentuate the musical mood.
—Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 24 Mar. 2024
Getty Images Think fluffy brows, effortlessly tousled hair, and a brownish-pink pout, outlined in pencil a few shades darker than her lipstick.
—Lauren Murdoch-Smith, Vogue, 19 Feb. 2024
Castor seed oil and vitamin E provide moisture and lasting comfort, while the Line-Refine Hydrating Complex visibly smooths fine lines for a younger looking pout.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
After the cats respond by fleeing, Sheeran gives a slight pout.
—Liza Esquibias, Peoplemag, 30 Jan. 2024
However, our pouts were definitively fuller after use, and the small size makes this a breeze to toss in your purse for on-the-go touch ups.
—Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 7 Jan. 2024
Martha Stewart, meanwhile, re-created her iconic pool pout for her cover shoot.
—Hanna Lustig, Glamour, 12 Feb. 2024
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“Pout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pout. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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pout
1 of 2 verb1
: to show displeasure by pushing out the lips
2
pout
2 of 2 noun1
: an act of pouting
2
plural
: a state of bad humor
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