Definition of Lowering

1. Noun. The act of causing to become less.

Generic synonyms: Decrease, Diminution, Reduction, Step-down
Specialized synonyms: Tapering
Derivative terms: Lower, Lower

2. Adjective. Darkened by clouds. "A heavy sky"
Exact synonyms: Heavy, Sullen, Threatening
Similar to: Cloudy
Derivative terms: Sullenness

3. Noun. The act of causing something to move to a lower level.
Exact synonyms: Letting Down
Generic synonyms: Movement
Derivative terms: Lower

Definition of Lowering

1. a. Dark and threatening; gloomy; sullen; as, lowering clouds or sky.

Definition of Lowering

1. lower [v] - See also: lower

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lowering

Lower's ring
Lower's tubercle
lower-case letter
lower-class
lower-middle-class
Lower-Normandy
lower-ranking
lowercase
lowercased
lowercases
lowercasing
lowerclassman
lowered
lowerier
loweriest
lowering (current term)
loweringly
lowerings
lowermost
lowers
lowery
lower abdominal periosteal reflex
lower airway
lower alveolar point
lower berth
lower body negative pressure
lower bound
Lower California
lower cannon
Lower Carboniferous

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