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- [louuh r, lou-er]
- /laʊər, ˈlaʊ ər/
- /ˈlaʊə(r)/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [louuh r, lou-er]
- /laʊər, ˈlaʊ ər/
Definitions of lour word
- abbreviation LOUR lower2 . 1
- noun lour (intransitive) To be dark, gloomy, and threatening, as clouds; to be covered with dark and threatening clouds, as the sky; to show threatening signs of approach, as a tempest. 1
- abbreviation LOUR lower2 0
- verb lour (Intransitive Verb) To frown; to look sullen. 0
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Parts of speech for Lour
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lour popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
lour usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lour
verb lour
- glower — to look or stare with sullen dislike, discontent, or anger.
- glare — a bright, smooth surface, as of ice.
- grimace — a facial expression, often ugly or contorted, that indicates disapproval, pain, etc.
- gloom — total or partial darkness; dimness.
- lower — to cause to descend; let or put down: to lower a flag.
Antonyms for lour
Top questions with lour
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