LOWDOWN Synonyms: 105 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈlō-ˌdau̇n

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as in scoop

information not generally available to the public have you heard the lowdown on the new chairman of the department?

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adjective

ˈlō-(ˌ)dau̇n

as in dirty

not following or in accordance with standards of honor and decency of all the low-down tricks that have ever been played in the history of that game

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Noun

Vogue caught up with all of the queens below to get the lowdown on how their distinctive drag looks channeled Mugler and how the designer continues to inspire. —

Christian Allaire, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2023 Get the full lowdown on how the new home came to life straight from production designer Corey Kaplan and set decorator Kristin Peterson here. —

Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 5 Jan. 2023

Adjective

Give us the low-down but stick to local establishments (no fast-food or chains, please). —

Peter Chakerian, cleveland, 13 Sep. 2023 Here's the low-down on the pros and cons of working out every day—plus guidelines for making daily exercise work for you. —

Andi Breitowich, Women's Health, 31 Aug. 2023 See all Example Sentences for lowdown

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