Definitions

lowery

[lou-uh-ree, louuhr-ee] / ˈlaʊ ə ri, ˈlaʊər i /

ADJECTIVE

minatory

Synonyms

WEAK

aggressive alarming apocalyptic at hand baleful baneful black bullying cautionary close comminatory dangerous dire fateful forthcoming grim ill-boding imminent impendent impending inauspicious intimidatory looming loury lowering minacious near overhanging portending portentous scowling sinister terrorizing ugly unlucky unpropitious unsafe upcoming warning

ADJECTIVE

threatening

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aggressive alarming cautionary dangerous dire sinister ugly

STRONG

bullying close impending looming lowering near overhanging portending scowling terrorizing warning

WEAK

apocalyptic at hand baleful baneful comminatory fateful forthcoming grim ill-boding imminent impendent inauspicious intimidatory loury minacious minatory portentous unlucky unpropitious unsafe upcoming

Antonyms

STRONGEST

good kind nice safe

STRONG

away distant far remote

WEAK

pleasant

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Thermo Fisher added that Frederick Lowery, who joined the company in 2005 and has been executive vice president and president of laboratory products and bio-production in April 2024, is also leaving to pursue another opportunity.

From The Wall Street Journal

“It’s looking as good as it could look for us,” Chief Executive Andy Lowery said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lowery said his company wants no part of a more-literal war.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I’m a strange cat, I’ve got a spiritual side of myself,” Lowery said.

From The Wall Street Journal

At one point, Mr. Ayers “fired” Ruffin, just as he had “fired” Ruffin’s mentor, Mollie Lowery.

From Los Angeles Times

lowery

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