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

“It’s not good for our health, the stress!” she said, lowering a bag of groceries onto the ground.

From The Wall Street Journal

However, the group is lowering its targets for fiscal 2026, citing the impact of its latest overhaul.

From The Wall Street Journal

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