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

Both the bus driver and the guard responsible for lowering the barrier - which is done manually - have also been charged, police said.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Raman has pledged her support for expanding the state’s $750-million tax incentive program, streamlining permitting and lowering fees and eliminating those for small productions.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Researchers believe that lowering chronic inflammation in the mouth may help the body manage blood sugar more effectively.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

KBW cuts its recommendation on Sabadell stock to underperform from market perform, lowering its target price to 3.40 euros from 3.57 euros.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

They’d watched cranes lowering torpedoes into their subs.

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