lowering

[ lou-er-ing, louuhr-ing ]

adjective

1. dark and threatening, as the sky, clouds, or weather; overcast; gloomy:

   lowering skies.

2. frowning or sullen, as the face or gaze; scowling; angry.

Other Words From

• low·er·ing·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of lowering¹

First recorded in 1300–50, lowering is from the Middle English word louring. See lower ², -ing ²

Example Sentences

As the pandemic approaches its second year, there is a gradual uptick in regional travel due to the gradual lowering of Covid-19 restrictions.

From Quartz

Board members said Thursday that they are considering a temporary lowering of fares to lure riders back at a time when many workers say they are considering other commuting options.

From Washington Post

The lowering of rent will allow the restaurant to remain open through the end of the year.

From Eater

In a new video, the Kentucky Republican brags about lowering the boom on sexual harasser Bob Packwood.

From The Daily Beast

So you can reduce your risk of heart disease, by a lot, without lowering your LDL.

From The Daily Beast

Under a lowering sky, the entourage crowds into two Hertz station wagons for the sixty mile drive to Las Cruces.

From The Daily Beast

In fact, foes of abortion have opposed most every single public policy that contributes to lowering the abortion rate in America.

From The Daily Beast

Ted Kennedy,” the aide continued, lowering his voice to a whisper for the punch line, “dead.

From The Daily Beast

“The British Raj is doomed,” she muttered, lowering her voice, and bringing her magnificent eyes close to his.

From Project Gutenberg

The horizon, however, was lowering and hazy, and the sun had not force enough to tear the murky veil asunder.

From Project Gutenberg

Lowering her voice, and casting a timid glance around, she whispered in his ear, as if afraid of speaking it out.

From Project Gutenberg

But what means this sudden lowering of the heavens, and that dark cloud arising from beneath the western horizon?

From Project Gutenberg

It was a debasing, lowering occurrence, and he felt sure that it could hardly have taken place in his servants' hall.

From Project Gutenberg