# lowery vs lowkey

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### lowery
*adjective · IPA /ˈlaʊəɹi/ · frequency rank #42,753*
Dark and gloomy; threatening; lowering.

### lowkey
*adjective · frequency rank #39,902*
Alternative spelling of low-key.

## Source
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