Synonyms for lowering


Grammar : Adj
Spell : lou-er-ing, louuh r-ing
Phonetic Transcription : ˈlaʊ ər ɪŋ, ˈlaʊər ɪŋ


Définition of lowering

Origin :
  • c.1600, "to descend, sink," from lower (adj.), from Middle English lahghere (c.1200), comparative of low (adj.). Transitive meaning "to let down, to cause to descend" attested from 1650s. Related: Lowered; lowering. In the sense "to cause to descend" the simple verb low (Middle English lahghenn, c.1200) was in use into the 18c.
  • adj threatening
Example sentences :
  • With a lowering face he watched her descend and, his hand on the newel, confronted her.
  • Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke
  • People are not particular about lowering the blinds in the country.
  • Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr
  • There was no lowering of the eyelids when they confessed; no hangdog look about the mouth.
  • Extract from : « The Underdog » by F. Hopkinson Smith
  • "Sure I do," answered the Nimrod, lowering his cheek to the stock of the gun.
  • Extract from : « With Trapper Jim in the North Woods » by Lawrence J. Leslie
  • Ghostly and dark the room became, and full of lowering shadows.
  • Extract from : « Life And Adventures Of Martin Chuzzlewit » by Charles Dickens
  • Away ran Peggy after the cow—while lowering Marcus cursed them all three.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 9 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • The clouds appeared to have come down on the water, where they hung, lowering.
  • Extract from : « In a Steamer Chair and Other Stories » by Robert Barr
  • "I have been drugged and robbed," he replied, lowering his voice.
  • Extract from : « Jennie Baxter, Journalist » by Robert Barr
  • And thus jauntily did I carry my knowledge of the lowering cloud.
  • Extract from : « Ruggles of Red Gap » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • He took his friend's hands in his, and lowering his voice: "You'll join us, won't you?"
  • Extract from : « The Downfall » by Emile Zola

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