Pronunciation

/braʊ/

Definitions

Noun

• A facial feature consisting of the upper part of the forehead, typically between the eyes and the hairline, especially when furrowed or raised in thought, anger, or surprise.
• (informal) The area between the eyes and the eyebrows; the forehead.
• (figurative) An expression that shows one’s feelings or thoughts, often without words.

Verb

• To raise the eyebrows in surprise, curiosity, or displeasure.
• To form a line of furrows between the eyebrows in concern or thought.
• To express one’s opinion or judgment about something by raising the eyebrows.

Adjective

• Characteristic of the brow, especially as regards its shape or appearance.
• Marking a person’s face with wrinkles or creases, especially between the eyes.

Adverb

• (informal) With raised eyebrows, indicating skepticism, disbelief, or surprise.

Phrases

• “He frowned with a deep brow.”
• “She arched her brow in curiosity.”
• “She wiped the sweat from her brow.”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She noticed the lines on his weathered brow.”
• Verb: “He raised his brow in disbelief when he heard the news.”
• Adjective: “The athlete had a broad, muscular brow.”
• Adverb: “Her brow furrowed in concentration as she solved the puzzle.”

Synonyms

• Forehead
• Brows
• Glabella
• Furrow
• Crease
• Concern
• Surprised expression
• Judging look