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

Although he said they had a role to play, he said they weren't the national answer for lowering heating costs and greenhouse gas emissions.

From BBC

That would help Oracle boost margins and profits while lowering borrowing costs and interest expense.

From Barron's

Scientists are now examining whether it could also play a role in lowering the risk of certain cancers.

From Science Daily

I’m not saying it would solve all of our problems, but it would go a long way to lowering the national temperature.

From Los Angeles Times

They also agreed to work on a new electricity deal that would integrate the UK into the EU's internal electricity market, with the intention of lowering energy costs.

From Barron's