LOWERING | Definition and Meaning

Definition of Lowering

Lowering

low·er·ing

Definition/Meaning

(adjective)

dark and gloomy in appearance, threatening and foreboding;

e.g. The skies were dark and lowering due to the approaching storm.

(noun)

the action of moving something/someone downwards to a lower level, the action of reducing the amount, degree, or intensity of something, or the state of becoming thus reduced;

e.g. He is responsible for the lowering of the flag each evening. Since the lowering of the cost of the raw materials, these products have become more affordable.

(verb)

moving someone or something downward, to a lower level, or reducing the amount, degree, or intensity of something;

e.g. She was lowering herself into a chair. He is lowering the volume of the music.

(verb)

frowning or glaring, appearing sullen or angry;

e.g. They were lowering at him because of his hurtful remarks.