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

Derived 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

Nvidia lowering modular memory capacity could be a sign of that dynamic in action.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The results indicate that lowering MHC I expression can increase the ability of CD4+ T cells to destroy target cells, whether those cells are cancerous or allogeneic.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

“Fidelity is lowering the minimum to try to give access to retail investors and to push back on the perception that only ultra-high-net-worth investors gain these access points,” Vendig said.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

But what's been less clear is the role strength-based training might play in lowering the risk of death.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

They’d watched cranes lowering torpedoes into their subs.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin