Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lour
verb
/lʊər/
Definition
To lower or be gloomy, often referring to the appearance of clouds or a person’s expression.
Examples
- The sky began to lour, signaling an impending storm.
- He loured at the suggestion, clearly unhappy with the idea.
Meaning
The act of becoming dark or threatening. It can also mean to scowl or frown.
Synonyms
- frown
- scowl
- glower
- lower
- blacken