Louring: meaning, definitions and examples

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louring

 

[ หˆlaสŠษ™rษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

weather condition

Louring refers to the act of becoming overcast or darkened, particularly in relation to the sky. It suggests an impending storm or bad weather. The term can also imply a sense of gloom or foreboding, often associated with dark, heavy clouds. This word is often used in literary contexts to describe a shift in the atmosphere before rain or a storm.

Synonyms

cloudy, dismal, gloomy, overcast

Examples of usage

  • The sky was louring, warning us of the approaching storm.
  • As the day progressed, the weather turned louring and ominous.
  • The louring clouds cast shadows over the landscape.

Translations

Translations of the word "louring" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น nublado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฟเค—เคกเคผเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช dunkel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gelap

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพั…ะผัƒั€ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pochmurny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ›‡ใ‚Š

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท nuageux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ nublado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kapalฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ๋ฆผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบุงุฆู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zataลพenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zamraฤenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้˜ดๆฒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ oblaฤno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skรฝjaรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑะปั‚ั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฆแƒ แƒฃแƒ‘แƒšแƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ buludlu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ nublado

Etymology

The word 'louring' originates from the Middle English verb 'louren,' which means to appear dark or threatening. Its roots can be traced back to the Old English 'luor,' signifying a dark color or appearance. In earlier usage, it often described the state of the sky before a storm, reflecting the human tendency to project emotions onto natural phenomena. Over time, the term has been adopted in various forms of literature, particularly during the 17th century, to describe not only the weather but a mood of foreboding or sadness. Today, 'louring' continues to find its place in poetic descriptions of nature, emphasizing the interplay between the environment and human emotion.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,102, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.