lowering

adjective

low·​er·​ing ˈlau̇-(ə-)riŋ  ˈlō- 

: dark and threatening : gloomy

rain pouring down from a lowering sky

Synonyms

• beclouded
• clouded
• cloudy
• dull
• hazed
• hazy
• heavy
• overcast
• overclouded

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

Kids Definition

lowering

adjective

low·​er·​ing

variants also louring

ˈlau̇-(ə-)riŋ

1

: looking angry or threatening

2

: overcast entry 2, gloomy

a lowering sky