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

Industry sources said Pemsel’s exit has been planned for some time, and that the BFC has already been running a quiet, monthslong search for his successor.

— Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
Libra September 23 – October 22 The private thought looping in the background may need a quiet place to land.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 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

Brits and Portuguese make up the relaxed crowd, and the general vibe is peaceful and quiet.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
The peaceful demonstration turned violent when the fishermen attacked the floating protesters with poles and spinning propellers, the foundation reported.

— Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of peaceful

Adjective

Many of the victims were young, and many were farmers who had lived in what was once considered one of the most serene and safest areas of the region, which includes metropolitan Port-au-Prince.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2026
There’s no unwinding in the serene nature and crisp German air of Baden-Baden, the historic town long associated with restorative living, and that seamless discretion is entirely the point.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of serene

Adjective

There are so few people around, and such little movement on the placid sound, being here feels like a true respite from the city just a couple hours away.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026
Maheu and Perreault-Magny tied up briefly in the middle of the placid river with officers from the Akwesasne nation, a Tim Hortons coffee cup riding shotgun on their console.

— Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 29 July 2026

Definition of placid

Adjective

There was a buzz of excitement, but a hushed atmosphere with post-practice interviews and a Burrow news conference unfolding.

— Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Palmer himself paced the room on a phone call, doling out smiles of encouragement and inspiring a hushed reverence in his wake.

— Colleen McNally Arnett, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of hushed

Adjective

But the calm day gave way to terror when her uncle again looked out into the ocean and saw Summer’s head bobbing in and out of the water.

— Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
Silvia looks calm, his eyes open and head propped up slightly as Hood prayed furiously over him.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of calm

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