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verb

ˈglau̇(-ə)r How to pronounce glower (audio)
Definition of glowernext
1
as in to glare
to look with anger or disapproval baseball fans glowering at their TVs as they watched their favorite team lose

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2
as in to darken
to take on a gloomy or forbidding look the old man just sat in his rocking chair, his face glowering at the prospect of unwanted company

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glower

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noun

as in glare

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Recent Examples of glower
Verb
Dennis is meanwhile back at home, probably glowering, knowing again how this story ends. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 20 May 2026 Balagov is indisputably a filmmaker with his own distinctive vision, ideally matched with Evgueni and Sacha Galperine’s glowering score and with Fray’s nimble shooting style, which often takes its cue to get in close from the knotted bodies on the wrestling mats. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
Noun
Mike, now played with a friendly glower by the bald and barrel-chested Chiklis, is a construction-site foreman, married for decades to Eileen (Mary Stuart Masterson), with several grown children. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 19 Sep. 2025 Having finagled an invite from Prater’s steely assistant, Charley (Uma Thurman, sporting an asymmetrical bob and a disgusted glower), Dexter infiltrates the group looking for villains to bring to his kill table. — EW.com, 10 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for glower
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glower
  1. glare
  2. darken
  3. gaze
  4. scowl
  5. frown
  6. stare
Verb
  • But to do it without five of his six best weapons speaks not only to his excellence but the glaring shortcomings in the Dolphins’ defense.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Doncic came right back, drilling a three-pointer over Gary Payton II on the next possession and put his fingers on his lips and glared at the crowd.
    — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of glare
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  • Again, some are pretty obvious—wide-angle broadens the lens's view, Vignette darkens the edges, and Soft Focus captures glowing, ethereal pictures.
    — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026
  • This approach offers a bold personal statement without overwhelming or darkening the entire room.
    — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of darken
Noun
  • Instead, sit nearby, look toward the open sky, and relax your gaze.
    — Phil Starks, The Conversation, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Menu navigation is handled primarily through eye gaze and voice, though Bluetooth keyboards, mice, and controllers are also supported.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of gaze
Verb
  • Markle scowled and glared at people in the front row of the courtroom.
    — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Rather, a scowling Fernandez is portrayed as racially insensitive.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of scowl
Verb
  • Champagne shimmer It is frowned upon to dip your toes in an actual glass of Veuve Clicquot, so what’s the next best thing?
    — Loren Savini, Allure, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Lubelo has also persuaded several friends to join the school, becoming something of an ambassador in a community where magic is often frowned upon and associated with witchcraft.
    — Julie Bourdin, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of frown
Noun
  • The official winners of the Ballon d’Or have been announced, with Harry Kane and Alexia Putellas awarded their trophies at the London Palladium, receiving the acclaim (and the odd steely stare of jealousy) from their peers.
    — Nick Miller, New York Times, 27 Oct. 2026
  • But what if that expressionless gaze is a silent boundary — and those of us on the receiving end of the stare are the judgmental ones?
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of stare

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“Glower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glower. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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