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beetle-browed

adj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Making an unfriendly, sullen, or scowling face.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: British, English, especially

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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adj

Meaning 2

Having thick, large, or projecting eyebrows.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: especially American English

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adjective satellite

Meaning 3

sullen or unfriendly in appearance

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: scowling

Antonyms: none provided

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: synkkäilmeinen — making an unfriendly or sullen face
  • French: sourcilleux — making an unfriendly or sullen face
  • Manx: ard-volleeagh — making an unfriendly or sullen face
  • Manx: trome-volleeagh — making an unfriendly or sullen face
  • Finnish: tuuheakulmainen — having thick eyebrows