Lowering and Somber

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Lowering adjective - Covered over by clouds.

Usage example: the lowering sky made us think twice about going to the park

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Somber and lowering are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Somber" instead an adjective "Lowering".

Nearby Words: lower, lowered

Somber adjective - Causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer.

Usage example: the somber occasion of a dear friend's funeral

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Lowering and somber are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lowering" instead an adjective "Somber".

Nearby Words: sombre, somberly

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