lown

adjective

ˈlau̇n How to pronounce lown (audio)
Definition of lownnext
dialect
as in quiet
free from storms or physical disturbance a lown and pleasant valley

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  1. quiet
  2. tranquil
  3. peaceful
  4. serene
  5. placid
  6. calm
Adjective
  • Fede Valverde’s goal highlights the quiet work at Valdebebas Madrid took Sevilla apart with two powerful shots, first from Mbappe and then by Fede Valverde.
    Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Then there’s the guy in the quiet car on the 10:33 A.M.
    Patricia Marx, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of quiet
Adjective
  • There’s no in-ground swimming pool; the tranquil Magothy will have to do.
    Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The exclusive tented camp preserves the island’s tranquil ambiance with a limited number of accommodations.
    Jennifer Lee, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of tranquil
Adjective
  • On December 21, a peaceful Saturday afternoon, which included both NFL and college football games, the Guardians traded first baseman Josh Naylor to the Arizona Diamondbacks.
    Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
  • The second arose from what Smith claimed was an unlawful scheme to subvert the peaceful transfer of presidential power after the 2020 election.
    Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of peaceful
Adjective
  • There’s a serene sculpting room for clay heads and fibreglass bodies; a steampunk-ish mold shop; cubicles for hairstyling and coloring which evoke an old-fashioned beauty salon; and a 3-D-printing room for accessories.
    Zach Zimmerman, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
  • From the serene moments of introspection to the heart-pounding intensity of gametime, Season 2 promises more up-close access to the elite players in the world’s greatest hockey league.
    Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of serene
Adjective
  • Specifically, the ups and downs—the building booms and busts, the trendy neighborhoods turned ghostly blocks, the placid stretches to violent storms—of South Florida.
    Nick Remsen, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2024
  • The image is a cousin of Sister Hannah’s basket, too, an apocalypse as placid as an afternoon of apple picking.
    Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024
Definition of placid
Adjective
  • The wind is expected to be calm Tuesday night with a low temperature of around 28 degrees.
    Natalie Davies, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Although the weather will be calm and pleasant for much of the day, the morning fog could lead to some brief visibility issues, particularly for early travelers.
    Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of calm
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“Lown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lown. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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