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LOUR

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Lour.

How to pronounce lour:

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Lour - as a verb

Set lower

Example: "Lower a rating"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lower
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
devalue
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make lower or quieter

Example: "Turn down the volume of a radio"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lowerturn down

Look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
frownglowerlower
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
grimacemake a facepull a face
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Lour - as a noun

A frown, a scowl; an angry or sullen look.

Of the sky, the weather, etc.: a dark, gloomy, and threatening appearance.

Example Sentences

"The dark storm clouds began to lour over the horizon."
"His face started to lour with anger when he heard the news."
"As the argument escalated, the tension in the room began to lour."
"The teacher's voice loured as she scolded the students for not completing their homework."
"The atmosphere in the office loured after the unexpected announcement of layoffs."
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Word Game Points

Is LOUR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, lour is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LOUR has a SCRABBLE points total of 4.

Is LOUR a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, lour is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LOUR has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.

Is LOUR a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, lour is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LOUR has a WORDFEUD points total of 5.

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