lowly

¹low·ly

adv \ˈlō-lē\

Definition of LOWLY

1

: in a humble or meek manner

2

: in a low position, manner, or degree

3

: not loudly

Examples of LOWLY

1. <lowly bowing before his king, he accepted his knighthood>

First Known Use of LOWLY

14th century

Related to LOWLY

Synonyms: abjectly, deferentially, hat in hand, humbly, meanly, meekly, modestly, sheepishly, submissively, cap in hand

Antonyms: arrogantly, audaciously, boldly, brashly, brazenly, contemptuously, haughtily, huffily, imperiously, loftily, pompously, presumptuously, pretentiously, pridefully, proudly, scornfully, self-importantly, superciliously, swaggeringly, uppishly

Related Words: obsequiously, servilely, subserviently; fearfully, mousily, timidly; bashfully, diffidently, self-deprecatingly, shyly, timorously; civilly, courteously, politely, respectfully, suppliantly

Near Antonyms: fearlessly; discourteously, disdainfully, disrespectfully, impertinently, rashly, recklessly, saucily; bitchily, impolitely, impudently, rudely, uncivilly, ungraciously

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Rhymes with LOWLY

goalie, holey, holy, mole, moly, slowly