lower

Definitions of lower in various dictionaries:

noun - the lower of two berths

verb - move something or somebody to a lower position

verb - set lower

verb - make lower or quieter

verb - cause to drop or sink

verb - look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval

adj - less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

adj - literal meanings

adj - very low in volume

adj - unrefined in character

adj - used of sounds and voices

adj - of the most contemptible kind

adj - low or inferior in station or quality

adj - no longer sufficient

adj - subdued or brought low in condition or status

adj - filled with melancholy and despondency

To look angry, sullen, or threatening.

To appear dark or threatening, such as the sky.

A threatening, sullen, or angry look.

A dark and ominous look: the lower of thunderheads.

Below another in rank, position, or authority.

Relating to or being an earlier or older division of the period named.

Less advanced in organization or evolutionary development.

Denoting the larger and usually more representative house of a bicameral legislature.

To let, bring, or move down to a lower level.

To reduce in value, degree, or quality.

To weaken; undermine: lower one’s energy.

To reduce in standing or respect.

To move down: Her hand lowered.

To become less; diminish: The temperature has lowered gradually this month.

verb - to appear dark and threatening