lowering

American  

[lau-er-ing, lauuhr-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

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Etymology

Origin of lowering

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

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Example Sentences

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lowering

Everest — like lowering a crane into an icefall crevasse by helicopter.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026

The findings raise the possibility that reducing dietary exposure to meat-derived Neu5Gc could eventually become one approach to lowering diabetes risk.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026

He’s the best when it comes to lowering expectations.

From Salon ● Oct. 16, 2026

A “bond-tent strategy” involves gradually exposing your portfolio’s allocation to bonds in the years leading up to retirement, keeping a higher bond allocation early after retiring and gradually lowering that exposure later.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026

"Instead of making humans in your mold, Nergal," says Ishtar, lowering her sword, "you could raise them up. They could be great again if we inspired them to be so."

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda

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