low-lying

adjective

low-ly·​ing ˈlō-ˈlī-iŋ 

1

: rising relatively little above the base of measurement

low-lying hills

2

: lying below the normal level, surface, or the base of measurement or mean elevation

low-lying clouds

Synonyms of low-lying

• short
• little
• small
• low
• tiny

Examples of low-lying in a Sentence

the low-lying hills blocked our view of the sea only a little bit

Recent Examples on the Web

The flooding is most likely near small creeks, urban areas, places with poor drainage and other low-lying regions. — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 16 Aug. 2026

That could look like flooding of rivers, creeks, streams and low-lying areas or areas with poor drainage. — Katie Langford, Denver Post, 15 Aug. 2026

Flooding is possible along small streams and creeks, as well as in neighborhoods, low-lying areas, underpasses and on roadways with poor drainage. — Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 13 Aug. 2026

Its turbo tool attachment lifts fur from upholstery and curtains, while its 9-foot telescoping wand reaches dust bunnies hiding under low-lying furniture. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1712, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for low-lying

• buying
• crying
• drying
• dyeing
• dying
• flying
• frying
• lying
• plying
• prying
• shying
• sighing

Kids Definition

low-lying

adjective

low-ly·​ing

ˈlō-ˈlī-iŋ

: having little upward extension or elevation

low-lying clouds