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

See Examples For:

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

Slowing flows into tech stocks as valuations deteriorate has one strategist lowering the firm’s rating on tech stocks.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

The unicorn had stopped in front of the tankard, was lowering its horn into the mulled wine.

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman

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