lowering
adjective
low·er·ing
ˈlau̇-(ə-)riŋ 
ˈlō-
ˈlō-
: dark and threatening : gloomy
rain pouring down from a lowering sky
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Examples of lowering in a Sentence
the lowering sky made us think twice about going to the park
we chose our next words carefully, mindful of the lowering expression on his face
Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of lowering was
in the 15th century
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“Lowering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lowering. Accessed 20 Apr. 2024.
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lowering
adjective
low·er·ing
variants
also louring
ˈlau̇-(ə-)riŋ
1
: looking angry or threatening
2
: overcast entry 2, gloomy
a lowering sky
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