Definition of lownnext
dialect

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lown
Adjective
  • Aside from some quiet complaints about the NCAA’s COVID-19 protocols for people sitting around the court, no one offered anything other than positive reviews.
    Mac Engel March 31, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Despite her difficult start, Kaiko has since been recovering in her new home, with the viral video capturing a quiet but significant milestone—her first night sleeping indoors.
    Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Turning onto shady Little Road felt instantly tranquil.
    Christopher Spata, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
  • That earlier film, a languid, unsettling thriller, focused on its protagonist’s emotional breakdown during a supposedly tranquil Mediterranean vacation.
    David Sims, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • While the mood was generally sunny and marches largely peaceful, the third No Kings protests were an unmistakable display of political force that could reverberate in the 2026 midterms and beyond.
    Susan Page, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
  • One detained at Dallas demonstration While most of Saturday's rallies were peaceful, police say one person was detained at the Dallas demonstration.
    Briseida Holguin, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • This easy-access escape features serene forest scenes and sprawling views of the lake.
    Brian Higgins, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
  • The deep southern creeks were once like this — serene, thick with fish, and loud with birds.
    Noo Saro-Wiwa, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • With a broad expanse of shallow, placid water, plus playgrounds and picnic tables, Rockport Beach makes an ideal destination for families with kids.
    Pam LeBlanc, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Mar. 2026
  • The placid romance of Hareton and young Catherine leaves us, superficially, in a peaceful, even hopeful place.
    Radhika Jones, New Yorker, 26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • There’s a beguiling dissonance between the hushed voiceover and the images of ships carrying cables and dropping them in the ocean for the internet to reach the island.
    Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
  • That was on display as volunteers spoke of the lighthouse’s history in hushed, reverent voices.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • The beach is flat–just right for soccer or throwing a football–and the water is usually fairly calm and great for taking out a standup paddleboard or a surfboard.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
  • The mix of calm bordeaux and vibrant green makes for interesting styling indeed.
    Jana Ackermann, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2026
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“Lown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lown. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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