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

He wants someone to support his overall economic agenda, which means lowering interest rates, a lot.

From The Wall Street Journal

The debate has spilled over into the halls of the Nebraska capitol in Lincoln where lawmakers are considering changes, like lowering annual fees feedlots pay to the committee.

From The Wall Street Journal

That said, he, too, is committed to lowering interest rates in the near term.

From Barron's

At Jeep, where sales plummeted during the pandemic in part because of high pricing, lowering prices by thousands of dollars on many vehicles is allowing it to target a wider range of customers.

From The Wall Street Journal

That stoked bets on the Fed lowering borrowing costs early next year.

From Barron's