1. dark and threatening in appearance, especially of clouds or sky

1. the action of making or becoming lower or less

1. present participle of lower; reducing in height, amount, or intensity

Examples

• The company is lowering its prices to attract more customers.
• Lowering clouds gathered on the horizon before the storm.
• The lowering of interest rates helped stimulate the economy.
• She gave him a lowering look that made him step back.
• The crane is lowering the heavy beam into place.
• The lowering sky promised rain within the hour.
• They are lowering the speed limit on that dangerous curve.