'Frowning' definitions:

Definition of 'frowning'

From: WordNet
adjective
Showing displeasure or anger

Definition of 'Frowning'

From: GCIDE
  • Frown \Frown\ (froun), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Frowned (fround); p. pr. & vb. n. Frowning.] [OF. froignier, F. frogner, in se refrogner, se renfrogner, to knit the brow, to frown; perh. of Teutonic origin; cf. It. in frigno wrinkled, frowning, Prov. It. frignare to cringe the face, to make a wry face, dial. Sw. fryna to make a wry face,]
  • 1. To contract the brow in displeasure, severity, or sternness; to scowl; to put on a stern, grim, or surly look. [1913 Webster]
  • The frowning wrinkle of her brow. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To manifest displeasure or disapprobation; to look with disfavor or threateningly; to lower; as, polite society frowns upon rudeness. [1913 Webster]
  • The sky doth frown and lower upon our army. --Shak. [1913 Webster]