Definition of lowly
1 : in a humble or meek manner
2 : in a low position, manner, or degree
3 : not loudly
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Examples of lowly in a sentence
lowly bowing before his king, he accepted his knighthood
14th Century
First Known Use of lowly
14th century
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Definition of lowly
lowlier
;lowliest
1 : humble in manner or spirit : free from self-assertive pride
2 : not lofty or sublime : prosaic
3 : ranking low in some hierarchy
4 : of or relating to a low social or economic rank
5 : low in the scale of biological or cultural evolution
lowliness
nounExamples of lowly in a sentence
He was working as a lowly clerk.
He resented his lowly status.
14th Century
First Known Use of lowly
14th century
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Definition of lowly for English Language Learners
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: low in rank, position, or importance
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