lowered
/ˈloʊərd/
adjective
- Having been moved to a lower position; let down.
- They sat on the lowered tailgate of the truck.
- With the lowered bridge, boats could pass underneath.
- The lowered flag signaled that the ceremony had ended.
- Reduced in amount, degree, or intensity.
- A lowered dose of the medicine helped with side effects.
- The lowered expectations made the team less anxious.
- The lowered interest rate made borrowing cheaper.
verb
- Moved something to a lower position; let down.
- The crew lowered the lifeboat into the water.
- She lowered the window to let in some fresh air.
- He lowered his head to avoid hitting the low doorway.
- Reduced the amount, degree, or intensity of something.
- The doctor lowered the dosage of the medication.
- They lowered the volume on the television so the baby could sleep.
- The store lowered its prices for the holiday sale.
- Made something less dignified or respectable.
- She refused to lower herself by arguing with rude comments.
- He felt that lying would lower his reputation.
- Gossip can lower the tone of a conversation.