lown

adjective

ˈlau̇n How to pronounce lown (audio)
Definition of lownnext
dialect
as in quiet
free from storms or physical disturbance a lown and pleasant valley

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lown
  1. quiet
  2. tranquil
  3. peaceful
  4. serene
  5. placid
  6. hushed
  7. calm
Adjective
  • Staying upstairs is the quiet advantage with no lines, just an elevator ride to a nightcap under all that light.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Margot has left her field, and has moved to Hungary with her equestrian husband Sam (Rupert Friend), an uprooting that manifests as quiet disconnects between them.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of quiet
Adjective
  • Bedrooms are tranquil and restorative, with clean lines, balconies, and mountain views that create a sense of space.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026
  • Located right across the water from Miami, Key Biscayne is filled with tranquil experiences in nature, delicious dining options with incredible views of the water, and even a little bit of history to explore.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
Definition of tranquil
Adjective
  • Only Ann Patchett could write such a pleasant, amiable novel about death, and only a horse could serve as her essential metaphor for peaceful salvation.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Set in the present day, ghosts from the past of Leroy Jethro Gibbs (Mark Harmon) finally catch up to him, shattering his peaceful retirement in Alaska.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of peaceful
Adjective
  • There are also less busy sites nearby including Hannya-ji Temple, a serene haven known for its sea of cosmos flowers and Japan’s tallest stone pagoda.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Drive a little over two hours from Toronto, and you’ll be transported from the hustle and bustle of the city to a serene wonderland shaped by the ancient rock of the Canadian Shield, thick pine forests, and lakes—a lot of lakes.
    — Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of serene
Adjective
  • There are so few people around, and such little movement on the placid sound, being here feels like a true respite from the city just a couple hours away.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Maheu and Perreault-Magny tied up briefly in the middle of the placid river with officers from the Akwesasne nation, a Tim Hortons coffee cup riding shotgun on their console.
    — Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 29 July 2026
Definition of placid
Adjective
  • The smell of freshly ground espresso and incense fills the air, and staff speak to patients in hushed, discreet tones, almost as if discussing state secrets.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • There was a buzz of excitement, but a hushed atmosphere with post-practice interviews and a Burrow news conference unfolding.
    — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of hushed
Adjective
  • Mood stabilizers influence brain receptors that release and maintain neurotransmitters, calm overactive circuits and strengthen cellular connections over time.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
  • As a priest, Lamb held a calm, patient and somewhat self-deprecating sense of perspective.
    — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of calm
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“Lown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lown. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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