glower
intermediateB1/ˈɡlaʊər/ · glow-er
to look at someone in an angry or fierce way
Meanings
to look at someone in an angry or fierce way
کسی کو غصے یا شدید انداز میں دیکھنا
غصیلی نظر
ghussaili nazar
Common Collocations
- glower at someone
- glower in anger
- glower fiercely
Example Sentences
She chose to glower at him rather than speak.
اس نے اس سے بات کرنے کے بجائے غصیلی نظر ڈالی۔
Us ne is se baat karne ke bajaye ghussaili nazar daali.
He glowered at the group for making noise.
اس نے شور مچانے پر گروپ کو غصیلی نظر سے دیکھا۔
Us ne shor machane par group ko ghussaili nazar se dekha.
The teacher glowered at the students who were talking.
استاد نے باتیں کرنے والے طلبہ کو غصے سے دیکھا۔
Ustaad ne baatein karne wale talabah ko gusse se dekha.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'glow' but with a frown to remember glower.
Imagine someone with a fierce expression glowing with intensity.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
چہرہ تیرا غصے کا رنگ لیے ہوئے ہے، وہ نرم مسکراہٹ کہاں گئی؟
Chehra tera gusse ka rang liye hue hai, Woh naram muskurahat kahan gayi?
Your face carries the color of anger, Where has that soft smile gone?
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
غصہ کم عقل کا نشان ہے
Ghusaa kam aqal ka nishaan hai
Anger is a sign of a lack of intelligence.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "glōwrian" — to stare
First known use: 14th century
The word has evolved from Old English, meaning to stare or scowl. It originally referred to a form of expression that indicates anger or discontent.