lowery en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˈloʊəɹi/ (General-American)
- /ˈlaʊəɹi/ (General-American)
- /ˈlaʊəɹi/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈloʊɹi/ (General-American)
- /ˈlaʊɹi/ (General-American)
Etymology
From lower (“to frown”) + -y.
Meanings
- Dark and gloomy; threatening; lowering.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most lowery | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| loury | alternative | lexicographic | |
| more lowery | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |