pout 1 of 2

noun

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1
as in scowl
a twisting of the facial features in disgust or disapproval that storekeeper's face seems to be in a permanent pout

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2
as in sulk
pouts plural a state of resentful silence or irritability she stayed in the pouts all day

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pout

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verb

ˈpau̇t How to pronounce pout (audio)
1
as in to protrude
to extend outward beyond a usual point her lips pouted as she glared at him silently

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2
as in to scowl
to silently go about in a bad mood pouted and didn't say a word to anyone all morning

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Recent Examples of pout
Noun
Whether painting one’s pout was deemed empowering or degrading often reflected the feminine expectations of different generations. — Eileen G'sell, The Conversation, 8 June 2026 In a beauty landscape increasingly centered around hybrid formulas, peptides offer genuine benefits to one’s pout. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 22 May 2026
Verb
Barnes could have pouted at the demotion. — Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Mar. 2026 In an off-duty selfie with Marco Perego-Saldaña, the Emilia Pérez actress pouted at the camera while showing off her glowing, makeup-free complexion in an Instagram photo dump on February 22. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pout
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pout
  1. scowl
  2. sulk
  3. protrude
  4. frown
  5. grimace
  6. pet
  7. poke
  8. mope
Noun
  • Every once in a while, the goddess Athena (Zendaya) will appear at Odysseus’ side to judge his actions, mostly by offering a scowl of disapproval, the sort of face a wife makes when her husband loads the dishwasher wrong.
    — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 15 July 2026
  • His scowl in training sessions was permanent.
    — Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Definition of scowl
Noun
  • Elphaba is determined to expose the Wizard while Glinda marvels over her newfound fame and Fiyero sulks.
    — Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 22 Nov. 2025
  • Pout, sulk, and stay upset the Broncos declined the fifth-year option on his rookie contract.
    — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 10 June 2025
Definition of sulk
Verb
  • In several looks, the hips protruded impressively outward, but the silhouette appeared more subtle and somewhat suitable for everyday wear in the label’s delicate camisole tops.
    — Kelly Niesen, Glamour, 24 July 2026
  • While Kali’s protruding tongue is sometimes interpreted as a gesture of embarrassment or shame, the Rolling Stones’ logo reimagines it as a symbol of protest and antiestablishment sentiment.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 July 2026
Definition of protrude
Verb
  • Puni is entrenched at right guard for his third season, and Foerster has frowned on the idea of shifting him to the vacant left-guard spot.
    — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 20 July 2026
  • The maid remained at the door while Helen took a seat on the sofa, and Sonya frowned.
    — Min Jin Lee, New Yorker, 19 July 2026
Definition of frown
Noun
  • Back at the team bus, the high fives and handshakes wore grimaces.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • He was knocked down by center Brayden Schenn on the final faceoff, then skated off the ice with a grimace.
    — Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2026
Definition of grimace
Noun
  • While pets are not allowed in the inn, there is one room set aside with its own private entrance that is pet friendly, for a fee.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026
  • Don’t position baths in high traffic areas or where pets are active.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 July 2026
Definition of pet
Verb
  • The family dog, named by local media as Rocky, was found alive after one of the rescuers spotted his tail poking out of the rubble.
    — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
  • While viral videos poke fun, territorial scrums over scarce Costco spots can turn ugly, and sometimes violent.
    — Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 30 July 2026
Definition of poke
Verb
  • French national team captain Kylian Mbappe hardly moped after losing to England in the Bronze World Cup quarterfinal at Hard Rock Stadium Saturday.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026
  • Law enforcement officials also point out that any type of modification to e-bikes might not just be dangerous, but can also transform the e-bike into a motorcycle or moped under California law.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Definition of mope

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