lowery

adjective

variants also loury
Definition of lowerynext
as in lowering

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lowery
  1. negative
  2. oppressive
  3. menacing
  4. threatening
  5. grim
  6. drab
  7. dour
  8. dull
Adjective
  • KeyBanc downgrades Salesforce to sector weight from overweight KeyBanc its survey checks appear negative for the company.
    — Michael Bloom, CNBC, 9 July 2026
  • The young adults struggle with poor mental, physical health, negative judgments of their own personal character, finding meaning in life, financial security, and the quality of their relationships.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 9 July 2026
Definition of negative
Adjective
  • In addition to facing each other, the Norway and England players will also have to battle oppressive heat and humidity on Saturday.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026
  • Rents in Rhode Island are particularly oppressive, with the average for a three-bedroom home costing nearly 30% of median income.
    — Scott Cohn, CNBC, 10 July 2026
Definition of oppressive
Adjective
  • If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026
  • If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.
    — STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
Definition of menacing
Adjective
  • Investigators ultimately classified the encounter as non-threatening because the object never approached sensitive assets.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
  • Cyclospora infections rarely lead to hospitalizations and are not typically life-threatening.
    — Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 10 July 2026
Definition of threatening
Adjective
  • Despite a nerve-wracking 1-0 start (before Bellingham knocked in a deuce), Jagger was seen looking grim and pacing around the VIP box.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
  • The current media environment is so grim that critique of anything has become radically attenuated.
    — Jia Tolentino, New Yorker, 11 July 2026
Definition of grim
Adjective
  • Now’s an excellent time to find deep discounts on investment pieces like a stylish new sectional, an outdoor furniture set for your next BBQ, or something to spruce up your drab home office.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 July 2026
  • The arena’s drab grey interiors don’t exactly paint a picture of romance.
    — Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 30 June 2026
Definition of drab
Adjective
  • Apocalyptic, yeah, but never dour — more like a call to arms.
    — Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026
  • The dour feeling that this book produces is the exact opposite of the invigorating excitement that Scorsese conveys when discussing movie magic.
    — Michael O’Donnell, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026
Definition of dour
Adjective
  • Despite Spain’s defensive record and the dull 1-0 win against Portugal last round, the odds still think this game will see more action.
    — Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 10 July 2026
  • The result is a post-vacation radiance that’s never streaky, dull, or heavy.
    — Deanna Pai, Vogue, 10 July 2026
Definition of dull
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“Lowery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lowery. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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