lowered

• Qualifie ce qui a été déplacé vers le bas, réduit en quantité, ou rendu moins intense ou moins précieux.

Describes something that has been moved down, reduced in amount, or made less in intensity or value.

1. Positioned below normalB1formal

   Situated at a level that is beneath the surrounding area or below the usual or expected position.

   abaissé (situé plus bas que la normale)

   • The lowered ceiling made the room feel more intimate.
   • He spoke with a lowered voice so no one else could hear.
   • The flag flew at a lowered position as a sign of mourning.
   • The lowered bridge allowed the boat to pass underneath.

   Synonymesdepressedlowrecessedsunksunken

   Antonymeselevatedraised

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de déplacer quelque chose vers une position plus basse, de réduire quelque chose en quantité, degré ou intensité, ou de rendre quelque chose moins fort ou moins lumineux.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving something to a lower position, reducing something in amount, degree, or intensity, or making something less loud or bright.

1. Move downwardsA2formal

   To move something to a lower position or level.

   baisser

   • He lowered the window to let in fresh air.
   • The crane lowered the heavy box onto the truck.
   • She lowered her head in shame.

   Synonymesbring downdescenddipdroplet downsinksubsidetake down

   Antonymeselevatehoistliftraise

2. Reduce amount or intensityB1formal

   To decrease the amount, value, or intensity of something.

   réduire

   • The store lowered its prices for the sale.
   • Please lower the volume of the music.
   • The government plans to lower taxes next year.

   Synonymesabatecurtailcutdecreasediminishlessenminimizemitigatemoderatereducescale downtempertone downweaken

   Antonymesaugmentboostelevateescalateheightenincreaseintensifyraise

3. Degrade or demeanB2formal

   To bring someone down in rank, dignity, or respect.

   Dégrader ou abaisser

   • He would never lower himself to cheat.
   • The insult lowered her status in the group.
   • Don't lower your standards for anyone.

   Synonymesabasebelittledebasedegradedemeandemotedepressdiscreditdisgracehumiliate

   Antonymesdignifyelevateexalthonoruplift