Definition of lour Lour

/lawˈɹ/ - [lawr] - lour

We found 7 definitions of lour from 4 different sources.

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What does lour mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Verb

lour - look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
  frown, glower, lower
  grimace, make a face, pull a face contort the face to indicate a certain mental or emotional state; "He grimaced when he saw the amount of homework he had to do"
  scowl frown with displeasure
lour - set lower; "lower a rating"; "lower expectations"
  lower
  devalue lower the value or quality of; "The tear devalues the painting"
  derate lower the rated electrical capability of electrical apparatus
  subordinate, subdue make subordinate, dependent, or subservient; "Our wishes have to be subordinated to that of our ruler"
lour - make lower or quieter; "turn down the volume of a radio"
  turn down, lower
  minify, decrease, lessen decrease in size, extent, or range; "The amount of homework decreased towards the end of the semester"; "The cabin pressure fell dramatically"; "her weight fell to under a hundred pounds"; "his voice fell to a whisper"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • lour (Verb)
    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.
  • lour (Verb)
    To frown; to look sullen.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary πŸ“˜

  • lour (n.)
    An Asiatic sardine (Clupea Neohowii), valued for its oil.

Part of speech

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  • lour, verb, present, 1st person singular of lour (infinitive).
  • lour, verb (infinitive).

Pronunciation

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