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1lowly
adverb low·ly \ˈlō-lē\
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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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
2lowly
adjective
: low in rank, position, or importance
low·li·erlow·li·est
Full Definition of LOWLY
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
— low·li·ness noun
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First Known Use of LOWLY
14th century
Related to LOWLY
- 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
LOWLY Defined for Kids
lowly
adjective \ˈlō-lē\
low·li·erlow·li·est
Definition of LOWLY for Kids
: of low rank or importance: humble <a lowly servant>
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