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lowery

adjective

variants also loury
Definition of lowerynext
as in lowering

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  1. negative
  2. oppressive
  3. menacing
  4. threatening
  5. grim
  6. drab
  7. dour
  8. dull
Adjective
  • In 34 out of 37 countries polled by Gallup, more adults express positive feelings about AI than do negative ones.
    — Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Roughly two-thirds of American adults say AI is advancing too quickly, and more Americans predict AI will have a negative impact on society rather than positive, according to a Pew Research Center report from June.
    — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of negative
Adjective
  • The investigation into Toro follows a complaint from Bigelow that alleges the workplace culture under Toro’s leadership is characterized as oppressive, bullying and fearful, according to the complaint.
    — Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026
  • In its opening episodes, the series carefully distinguishes Lizzie from her male killer counterparts while highlighting the oppressive conditions women faced in the era.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of oppressive
Adjective
  • Encounter turns threatening When the food-truck operator did not go along with the demand, the encounter became more menacing, according to investigators.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The machine has been given a distinctly Terminator-style appearance for the event, including a menacing head that makes the scene look considerably more cinematic than a conventional robotics demonstration.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of menacing
Adjective
  • Created under O’Hare’s leadership, the decorum policy prohibits personal attacks, impertinent, profane, obscene, or slanderous remarks as well as threatening, disruptive or unruly behavior.
    — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Another person was also hit, and hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries, police said.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of threatening
Adjective
  • Hafley subsequently provided a grim update in his post-game press conference.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026
  • In their annual pre-training camp news conference at their practice facility Thursday, Pelinka and Redick talked about fictional characters perhaps because the reality is too grim for words.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of grim
Adjective
  • While vinyl siding can be beautiful, rust streaks and mold growth can ruin its appearance, making your entire home look drab and neglected.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 20 Sep. 2026
  • There are a little more than three months until the premiere of HBO Max’s Harry Potter series, which means there’s still time to stop people who want to engage with its nostalgic, drab Muggleslop aesthetic for one reason or another.
    — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of drab
Adjective
  • Circling back to the upbeat pop and rock of Vacation and the dour synth-pop of Beautiful, this artist seems done twisting to find herself and less prone to the sudden adjustments to her persona that made her catalogue spicy.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026
  • If only his dour and prickly assistant Patricia (Kate O’Flynn) would stop mentioning her encounter with the murderous Boogeyman.
    — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of dour
Adjective
  • Gently Scrape It Off Once the wax has fully hardened, use a dull tool, like as a butter knife or hard plastic spatula, to gently lift it off the fabric.
    — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026
  • No stranger to the brand’s lineup (hey, Ginseng Essence Water and Revive Serum), ginseng is a key ingredient in this formula, helping to brighten dull skin, boost circulation, and provide all the calming vibes.
    — Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of dull
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“Lowery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lowery. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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