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

Lowering their recommendation to neutral from outperform, the analysts tell clients in a note that incumbent insurers are at a disadvantage in relation to artificial-intelligence-related disruption due to their complex technology infrastructure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026

Lowering the sulfur removal threshold to 10 or 14 electron volts creates a wider operating window.

From Science Daily • Jun. 17, 2026

Lowering this benchmark interest rate can encourage people to borrow and spend more, while raising it can have the opposite effect.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026

Lowering the cost of filming in the L.A. area is key to increasing production, but another force may also be at work.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Lowering his voice to a murmur, Frankie searched my eyes.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros