Lowering: meaning, definitions and examples
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lowering
[ ˈloʊərɪŋ ]
emotions
The act of making something lower in position, value, or intensity, especially of a person's feelings or mood.
Synonyms
decrease, diminishment, reduction
Examples of usage
- She felt a sense of lowering in her spirits after receiving the bad news.
- His constant criticism had a lowering effect on her self-esteem.
geology
The process of wearing down or eroding a surface, typically by natural forces such as water or wind.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The lowering of the cliffs by the constant pounding of the waves is a slow but steady process.
- The lowering of the river banks over time has created a wider floodplain.
finance
The action of reducing the value or price of something.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The company announced a lowering of prices to attract more customers.
- He suggested lowering the interest rates to stimulate economic growth.
Translations
Translations of the word "lowering" in other languages:
🇵🇹 baixamento
🇮🇳 नीचे करना
🇩🇪 Senkung
🇮🇩 penurunan
🇺🇦 зниження
🇵🇱 obniżenie
🇯🇵 低下
🇫🇷 abaissement
🇪🇸 reducción
🇹🇷 düşürme
🇰🇷 낮추기
🇸🇦 خفض
🇨🇿 snížení
🇸🇰 znižovanie
🇨🇳 降低
🇸🇮 znižanje
🇮🇸 lækkun
🇰🇿 төмендету
🇬🇪 დაკლება
🇦🇿 azaltma
🇲🇽 reducción
Word origin
The word 'lowering' originated from the Middle English word 'lowren', which meant to frown or look sullen. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the act of making something lower or reducing its value. The term has been used in various contexts, from emotions to geology to finance, reflecting its versatility and adaptability in the English language.
See also: lowered.