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adverb low·ly \ˈlō-lē\

Definition of lowly

  1. 1 :  in a humble or meek manner

  2. 2 :  in a low position, manner, or degree

  3. 3 :  not loudly

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Examples of lowly in a Sentence

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

First Known Use of lowly

14th century

lowly Synonyms

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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lowly

adjective low·ly

Definition of lowly

lowlier

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lowliest

  1. 1 :  humble in manner or spirit :  free from self-assertive pride

  2. 2 :  not lofty or sublime :  prosaic

  3. 3 :  ranking low in some hierarchy

  4. 4 :  of or relating to a low social or economic rank

  5. 5 :  low in the scale of biological or cultural evolution

lowliness

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Examples of lowly in a Sentence

  1. He was working as a lowly clerk.

  2. He resented his lowly status.

First Known Use of lowly

14th century

lowly Synonyms

Synonyms
baseborn, common, humble, inferior, low, lowborn, lower-class, low-life, ignoble, lumpen, mean, plebeian, prole, proletarian, unwashed, vulgar
Antonyms
aristocratic, blue-blooded, genteel, gentle, grand, great, high, highborn, highbred, lofty, noble, partrician, upper-class, upper-crust, wellborn
Related Words
bourgeois, middle-class; plain, poor, simple, working-class; déclassé, down-market, downscale
Near Antonyms
eminent, illustrious, notable, prominent

LOWLY Defined for English Language Learners

lowly

adjective

Definition of lowly for English Language Learners

  • : low in rank, position, or importance

LOWLY Defined for Kids

lowly

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adjective low·ly \ˈlō-lē\

Definition of lowly for Students

lowlier

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lowliest

  1. :  of low rank or importance:  humble a lowly servant

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