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

If the country were successful in lowering high body mass index levels and high blood sugar levels during the same three decades, it could prevent 1.4 million people from dying.

From Science Daily

This year, Duarte campaigned on lowering gas prices and the cost of living.

From Los Angeles Times

But she said that firms had been taken aback by the lowering of the threshold for the payment of National Insurance, and that the pain was "really serious".

From BBC

On Tuesday, the 1000th day of the war, Putin pushed through changes to Russia's nuclear doctrine, lowering the threshold for the use of nuclear weapons.

From BBC

In particular, more vigorous, aerobic exercise is effective for lowering blood pressure, but also everyday physical activity can have a beneficial impact.

From Science Daily