lowering

American  

[lou-er-ing, louuhr-ing] / ˈlaʊ ər ɪŋ, ˈlaʊər ɪŋ /

Also louring

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.

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Other Word Forms

• loweringly
  adverb

Etymology

Origin of lowering

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

Example Sentences

Lowering the cost of filming in the L.A. area is key to increasing production, but another force may also be at work.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Lowering the fees you pay over decades can save you not just thousands but tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

Lowering this noise allows for far more precise measurements.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

Lowering their recommendation to neutral from outperform, Macquarie points out that customers in agriculture and transport are particularly exposed due to rising fuel and fertilizer costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Lowering his voice, he said, “Now, Will Tweedy, you ain’t to tell a soul bout all this.”

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns