lowering
/'louəriɳ/
Definition
Adjective:
- Darkened or threatening in appearance: Used to describe a sky, clouds, or atmosphere that appears dark, gloomy, or menacing.
- Frowning or scowling: Describing a facial expression that is sullen, angry, or threatening.
Noun:
- The action of moving something to a lower position or level: The act of reducing height, position, or amount.
- The action of reducing in intensity, value, or quantity: The act of making something less.
Examples of Usage
Adjective:
- The lowering clouds signaled an approaching storm.
- He greeted us with a lowering expression, making us feel unwelcome.
Noun:
- The lowering of the flag at sunset is a daily ceremony.
- The lowering of prices attracted more customers to the store.
Advanced Usage
"A lowering sky": A sky that is dark and threatening with clouds.
- We decided to cancel the picnic because of the lowering sky.
"A lowering of standards": A reduction in quality or expected levels.
- The report criticized the lowering of safety standards in the industry.
Variants and Related Words
- Lower (verb): To cause something to move down or become less.
- Please lower your voice.
- Low (adjective): Situated not far above the ground; of less than average height or amount.
- The plane flew at a low altitude.
Synonyms
- Adjective: Gloomy, threatening, overcast, dark, menacing, sullen.
- Noun: Reduction, decrease, diminution, drop, descent.
Related Phrases
- Lowering oneself: Degrading one's dignity or standards.
- He felt that arguing about it was lowering himself.
Related Idioms
- "To cast a lowering shadow over something": To create a sense of gloom or threat regarding a situation.
- The scandal cast a lowering shadow over the politician's career.
Adjective
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darkened by clouds
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a heavy sky
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Noun
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the act of causing something to move to a lower level
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the act of causing to become less
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