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
  • The powder, sourced from California Dairies and supplied by a third party, tested negative for salmonella before the company used it in the chips.
    — Sarah Jacoby, NBC news, 2 July 2026
  • Apple, for instance, dropped 5% on April 8, its fourth-straight negative day.
    — Alex Harring,Luke Fountain, CNBC, 2 July 2026
Definition of negative
Adjective
  • Other booths included photo opportunities dressed in traditional Colonial garb, hands-on historical exhibits and interactive displays that offered visitors a break from the oppressive heat.
    — Mike Stunson, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Due to the oppressive heat, the Phillies have adjusted operations through Thursday's game.
    — Eva Andersen, CBS News, 2 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, 1 July 2026
  • Enola fearlessly climbs to the top of the carriage while wearing her white wedding dress, aiming a shotgun at the menacing figure.
    — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2026
Definition of menacing
Adjective
  • More than 40% of Americans own at least one dog, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association — but an unknown dog can feel threatening, or inconvenient.
    — Eva Flowe July 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2026
  • It is considered a serious condition and can be dangerous or life-threatening, especially when contracted by adults over 65, people with weak immune systems and pregnant women.
    — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Definition of threatening
Adjective
  • If Boltanski’s work recalls Saarland’s grim past, Regenera, by another French artist, Benjamin Duquenne, points toward a hopeful future.
    — Jeff Chu, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2026
  • White detailed a bizarre, almost miraculous weather event that saved the outdoor fight night just as things looked grim.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 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
  • Even so, Americans have continued to spend despite their dour outlook, which has kept the economy growing even as inflation accelerated.
    — Alex Sundby, CBS News, 30 June 2026
  • His dour reputation was at odds with his early artistic pursuits.
    — Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 22 June 2026
Definition of dour
Adjective
  • But all work and no play can make for a dull chief scientific officer.
    — Ed Silverman, STAT, 2 July 2026
  • The great speculators became talkative and communicative or dull, sullen, silent, and peevish.
    — Owen Lamont, Fortune, 2 July 2026
Definition of dull
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“Lowery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lowery. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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