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- [noun loh-doun; adjective loh-doun]
- /noun ˈloʊˌdaʊn; adjective ˈloʊˈdaʊn/
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- [noun loh-doun; adjective loh-doun]
- /noun ˈloʊˌdaʊn; adjective ˈloʊˈdaʊn/
Definitions of lowdown word
- noun lowdown the real and unadorned facts; the true, secret, or inside information (usually preceded by the): We gave them the lowdown on the new housing project. 1
- adjective lowdown contemptible; base; mean: a lowdown trick. 1
- adjective lowdown low, especially socially or morally; degraded. 1
- noun lowdown Mean and unfair. 1
- noun lowdown current information 1
- singular noun lowdown If someone gives you the lowdown on a person or thing, they tell you all the important information about them. 0
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Origin of lowdown
First appearance:
before 1540 One of the 30% oldest English words
First recorded in 1540-50; low1 + down1
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Parts of speech for Lowdown
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lowdown popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
lowdown usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lowdown
noun lowdown
- story — a narrative, either true or fictitious, in prose or verse, designed to interest, amuse, or instruct the hearer or reader; tale.
- detail — The details of something are its individual features or elements.
- tale — a narrative that relates the details of some real or imaginary event, incident, or case; story: a tale about Lincoln's dog.
- version — a particular account of some matter, as from one person or source, contrasted with some other account: two different versions of the accident.
- narrative — a story or account of events, experiences, or the like, whether true or fictitious.
adj lowdown
- worthless — without worth; of no use, importance, or value; good-for-nothing: a worthless person; a worthless contract.
- vile — wretchedly bad: a vile humor.
- disgusting — causing disgust; offensive to the physical, moral, or aesthetic taste.
- odious — deserving or causing hatred; hateful; detestable.
- abhorrent — If something is abhorrent to you, you hate it very much or consider it completely unacceptable.
adjective lowdown
- loathsome — causing feelings of loathing; disgusting; revolting; repulsive: a loathsome skin disease.
- execrable — Extremely bad or unpleasant.
- gruesome — causing great horror; horribly repugnant; grisly: the site of a gruesome murder.
- exaggerated — That has been described as greater than it actually is; abnormally increased or enlarged.
- extreme — Reaching a high or the highest degree; very great.
Antonyms for lowdown
noun lowdown
- ignorance — the state or fact of being ignorant; lack of knowledge, learning, information, etc.
- secret — done, made, or conducted without the knowledge of others: secret negotiations.
- quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
- silence — absence of any sound or noise; stillness.
- concealment — Concealment is the state of being hidden or the act of hiding something.
adj lowdown
- kind — of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.
- pleasant — pleasing, agreeable, or enjoyable; giving pleasure: pleasant news.
- pleasing — giving pleasure; agreeable; gratifying: a pleasing performance.
- delightful — If you describe something or someone as delightful, you mean they are very pleasant.
- lovable — of such a nature as to attract love; deserving love; amiable; endearing.
adjective lowdown
- admired — Simple past tense and past participle of admire.
- honourable — (British spelling) Alternative form of honorable.
- encouraged — Simple past tense and past participle of encourage.
- elevated — Situated or placed higher than the surrounding area.
- appetising — (mostly, British) alternative spelling of appetizing.
Top questions with lowdown
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