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noun

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1
as in grimace
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
As Cher approaches her seventh decade in the industry, her preternaturally youthful features have resolved themselves, whether through good fortune or surgical intervention, into a perpetually amused pout. — Alexander Larman, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Nov. 2024 Pro tip: For an extra secure statement, an over-the-top dusting of loose powder can help to ensure your pout stays precise—even in severely damp conditions. — Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2025
Verb
With his team up 40-6 late in the second half and his first-ever Lombardi Trophy all but clinched, Hurts pouted and frowned on the sideline in new footage released by the NFL. — Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 13 Feb. 2025 The president pouted his lips for a kiss just ahead of his inauguration, then Melania – under a wide-brimmed hat – leaned her cheek just enough toward him to receive an air kiss. — David Oliver, USA TODAY, 20 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pout
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pout
  1. grimace
  2. sulk
  3. protrude
  4. scowl
  5. frown
  6. pet
  7. poke
  8. mope
Noun
  • Those could also prove useful, but will face the challenge of distinguishing facial expressions unique to pain rather than similar grimaces related to being hungry.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 3 May 2017
  • In the movie, the monkey is a two-foot-tall sculpted plastic model whose arms bang up and down on a drum, as his mouth opens up to bare its teeth in a violent grimace.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 17 Feb. 2025
Definition of grimace
Noun
  • Chalamet sulks and talks out of the side of his mouth, picking from a grab bag of accents that vary with each scene—all of which are far more reedy and cartoonish than Dylan actually sounded in his younger days.
    — Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Lucius, at best, looks like someone engaged in a prolonged sulk.
    — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2024
Definition of sulk
Verb
  • Similarly, instead of modifying the landscape, McGuire integrated it into the pad’s design—a bridged walkway passes through two massive granite boulders, leading the way to the front door, and the office/guest room features an integrated desk, with a boulder protruding through a wall of glass.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Hands protrude from a wound in its spine, suggesting something even worse is inside trying to get out.
    — Damon Wise, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2025
Definition of protrude
Verb
  • For Halloween, Rick showed up wearing the same shirt Blake always wore, scowled and walked around with a Monster drink all night long.
    — Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 19 July 2024
  • Does slapping Pattinson’s scowling face on the phenomenon lead us to see it any differently?
    — Peter Debruge, Variety, 15 Feb. 2025
Definition of scowl
Noun
  • Shuffling feet, frowns or darting eyes signal discomfort and anxiety.
    — Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Below are some of the stocks JPMorgan frowns on: Vaccine maker Novavax is rated underweight by JPMorgan analysts.
    — Pia Singh, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of frown
Noun
  • Minutes later, Yolanda allegedly loaded luggage and pets into an SUV before leaving home.
    — Bailey Richards, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Finalists Yogi isn't the only star this week either—we've been putting together some other favorite readers' pets.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of pet
Verb
  • Mary Fowler momentarily looks down and holds up a very neat yellow square of knitting to the camera, two wooden needles poking out either side.
    — Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
  • During the incident, Konig also allegedly attempted to poke the woman with two syringes, Hawaii News Now reported, citing law enforcement sources.
    — Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025
Definition of poke
Verb
  • Since Jimmy Butler moped his way out of town, the talent hasn’t been there.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Last week, he was curled up in a little hairless ball in Sylvi’s lap, moping about the various indignities that have befallen him.
    — Brian Grubb, Vulture, 30 June 2024
Definition of mope

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