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

The government insists that focusing on renewables will ultimately deliver greater energy security by reducing reliance on imported gas, lowering emissions and - crucially - cutting bills.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

However, extended periods of overwork had the opposite impact, lowering mental sharpness and making it harder to stay productive.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

With first-time buyers as their intended customers, the company’s innovations included lowering prices by building homes on slabs, instead of digging costly basements.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

The structure of the portfolio is highly defensive and the bulk of instruments offer strong recovery prospects, lowering expected loss levels, Ferrari said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

The lid creaks as Scoob’s lowering it to secure the latch, and he freezes.

From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone