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
  • In June, 40 mayors around the world signed a pact to curtail the negative impact of the construction of AI data centers on the natural resources, energy prices or climate targets of cities from Phoenix to Melbourne.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
  • The $600,000-plus Luce was originally received with an overwhelmingly negative response by just about everyone, from casual fans of the brand to passionate enthusiasts—even former Ferrari executive Luca di Montezemolo slammed the EV.
    — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 30 July 2026
Definition of negative
Adjective
  • The trope, fair or not, has often overshadowed the fact that science fiction and horror are absolutely perfect bedfellows, with outer space's total isolation, tiny quarters, and oppressive vastness perfectly suited for the horror genre.
    — Matthew Razak, Space.com, 26 July 2026
  • Crews are working nonstop to meet Mayor Karen Bass’ mid-August deadline to clear out 85 million pounds of food that continues to rot in oppressive heat.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026
Definition of oppressive
Adjective
  • Shortly afterward, menacing storm clouds materialized, and the light rain gave way to a torrential downpour.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 28 July 2026
  • Taking place about a year after the Clone Wars, the series follows Maul (voiced to menacing perfection by Sam Witwer) and his attempt to regain his power on the planet Janix.
    — Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 26 July 2026
Definition of menacing
Adjective
  • Police said her injuries are not considered life-threatening, and no customers were injured.
    — Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Joseph Alfredo Vasquez Dumarce, 27, was arrested and charged Thursday with interstate transmission of a threatening communication, according to The Sacramento Bee, WLOX, and The Sun Herald.
    — Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
Definition of threatening
Adjective
  • Judging from this album, a lot of grim topics have taken up residence there.
    — Zach Schonfeld, Pitchfork, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Wasp was a welcome breath of fresh Marvel air after the grim finale of Infinity War, but that’s not enough to justify its entry into the top 20.
    — EW Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of grim
Adjective
  • Indeed, by then, the hypnotic spell had been cast across all of Europe, including on those liberated from the drab tyrannies of actually existing socialism.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026
  • The new Nike Air Max 90 in Shadow Brown/Buff/Gum Light Brown appears tailor made for autumnal vibes with its drab, earthy palette of browns.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 26 July 2026
Definition of drab
Adjective
  • Entering Sunday the Sox had won 17 of their last 19 games, including a season-high 12 straight, and had completely turned their season around after a dour first three months.
    — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 19 July 2026
  • The dour Dostoyevsky probably didn’t mean this as a compliment to human nature; the line appears in a book, The House of the Dead, about life in a Siberian prison camp.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 July 2026
Definition of dour
Adjective
  • While laminate has a protective coating that shields it from damage, using the wrong cleaning products will etch away at this top layer and dull its shine.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 31 July 2026
  • As the years go by, the hair shaft tends to thin out, resulting in strands that are more fragile, dull, and brittle.
    — Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 31 July 2026
Definition of dull
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“Lowery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lowery. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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