LOWN Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

lown

adjective

ˈlau̇n

Definition of lown

dialect

as in quiet

free from storms or physical disturbance a lown and pleasant valley

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Adjective

These quiet temples attract grown-ups hungry for books that preserve our childhood worlds.

— Myriam Gurba, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Stella Parton is opening up about her late sister Dolly Parton's quiet battle with cancer.

— Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of quiet

Adjective

Bedrooms are tranquil and restorative, with clean lines, balconies, and mountain views that create a sense of space.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026
Located right across the water from Miami, Key Biscayne is filled with tranquil experiences in nature, delicious dining options with incredible views of the water, and even a little bit of history to explore.

— Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 13 June 2026

Definition of tranquil

Adjective

Related Stories While onstage before his new film bowed on the first night of the serene Colorado festival, Haigh seemed faintly astonished to be there at all.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens Tucked away in a serene corner of West Palm Beach, the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens offer a tranquil escape into art and nature.

— Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of serene

Adjective

The tone continues to be placid, the plunky marimba and steel drum score remains the same, and the performances only grow to feel even more remarkably lived-in as the severity of the situation clicks into place.

— David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2026
Appropriately so, given the placid recent range and the clockwork mechanics of sector rotation and low-correlation restraining index-level volatility.

— Michael Santoli, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of placid

Adjective

Don’t go looking for hushed tones, decorous silence or the other traditions of a sport whose roots exist on the hallowed lawns of polite society.

— Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
The smell of freshly ground espresso and incense fills the air, and staff speak to patients in hushed, discreet tones, almost as if discussing state secrets.

— Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of hushed

Adjective

Expect to see a calm and composed figure in the heart of defence alongside Virgil van Dijk this season; and if Liverpool begin motoring towards the top positions, Jacquet will surely be a big part of it.

— David Ornstein, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Last week, 200 officers from the National Crime Agency and other forces were drafted in to calm tensions.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 5 Sep. 2026

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