scowly, a.
(ˈskaʊlɪ)
[f. scowl n.1 or v. + -y1.]
Given to scowling; sullen, morose.
| 1951 H. Giles Harbin's Ridge 64 He did take to drinking mighty heavy, and he got to acting sully and scowly. 1970 Daily Tel. (Colour Suppl.) 28 Aug. 21 Her scowly freckled face lights up when she laughs. |