English adjective: lowering | |||
1. | lowering darkened by clouds | ||
Samples | A heavy sky. | ||
Synonyms | heavy, sullen, threatening | ||
Similar | cloudy | ||
Antonyms | clear | ||
English noun: lowering | |||
1. | lowering (act) the act of causing to become less | ||
Broader (hypernym) | decrease, diminution, reduction, step-down | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | tapering | ||
2. | lowering (act) the act of causing something to move to a lower level | ||
Synonyms | letting down | ||
Broader (hypernym) | movement | ||