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lowered

UK
/ˈləʊ.əd/
US
/ˈloʊ.ɚd/

Translations

loweredadjective
UK
/ˈləʊ.əd/
US
/ˈloʊ.ɚd/
abaisséSens propre et figuré : position, niveau, statut.
The lowered ceiling made the room feel more intimate.
Le plafond abaissé donnait à la pièce une atmosphère plus intime.
réduitPour une quantité ou une intensité plus faible.
The lowered volume of the music allowed for easier conversation.
Le volume réduit de la musique permettait de converser plus facilement.
Additional translations
baisséTrès courant pour un niveau, un volume ou un regard dirigé vers le bas.
rabaisséSens figuré, notamment pour le rang ou le statut.
Synonyms
diminished
reduced
decreased
lessened
subdued
weakened
Antonyms
raised
loweredpast participle
UK
/ˈləʊ.əd/
US
/ˈloʊ.ɚd/
Functions as a participial adjective derived from the verb “lower.”
abaisséÉtat résultant d'une action de baisse ou d'abaissement.
The drawbridge was kept in a lowered position during repairs.
Le pont-levis est resté en position abaissée pendant les réparations.
Synonyms
reduced
decreased
diminished
dropped
depressed
sunk
lower
lessened
abated
curtailed
trimmed
cut
brought down
descended
humbled
bowed
drooped
slumped
lowerverb

lowered

Past Simple

lowered
Past Simple
lowered
Past Participle
lowering
Gerund
UK
/ˈləʊ.ə/
US
/ˈloʊ.ɚ/
He lowered the flag at sunset.
Il a abaissé le drapeau au coucher du soleil.
The company decided to lower the prices of their products.
L’entreprise a décidé de baisser les prix de ses produits.
baisserPour le son, la voix ou la lumière.
She lowered her voice to avoid waking the baby.
Elle a baissé la voix pour éviter de réveiller le bébé.
rabaisserAu sens figuré, diminuer la valeur ou le prestige.
The scandal lowered his reputation in the community.
Le scandale a rabaissé sa réputation dans la communauté.
s'assombrirPour un ciel ou des nuages, avec une nuance menaçante.
Storm clouds lowered over the valley as evening approached.
Les nuages d’orage se sont assombris au-dessus de la vallée à l’approche du soir.
Synonyms
reduce
decrease
diminish
drop
lessen
minimize
curtail
abate
slacken
sink
Antonyms
raise
increase

Definitions

loweredadjective
Reduced in height or level.
The lowered ceiling made the room feel more intimate.
Diminished in intensity or amount.
The lowered volume of the music allowed for easier conversation.
Brought down in rank or status.
After the incident, he had a lowered position within the company.
Directed downward or angled toward a lower position.
She spoke with lowered eyes, barely meeting his gaze.
loweredpast participle
Having been lowered; reduced from a higher position, level, or intensity.
The drawbridge was kept in a lowered position during repairs.
lowerverb
To move something to a position that is below or less than its previous position.
He lowered the flag at sunset.
To reduce the amount, degree, or intensity of something.
The company decided to lower the prices of their products.
To make something less loud or less bright.
She lowered her voice to avoid waking the baby.
To diminish in value or quality.
The scandal lowered his reputation in the community.
To appear dark and threatening; to frown or look sullen.
Storm clouds lowered over the valley as evening approached.
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