Lowly

Quick meaning: Lowly is an adjective meaning Not high; not elevated in place; low.

Meaning

Not high; not elevated in place; low.

More Meanings

1. Low in rank or social importance.
2. Not lofty or sublime; humble.
3. Having a low esteem of one's own worth; humble; meek; free from pride.
4. In a low manner; humbly; meekly; modestly.
5. In a low condition; meanly.
6. At low pitch or volume.

Example Sentences

One common right the great and lowly claims.

And I watched you waltz from tree to tree As I slunk in my lowly lair

Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me, for I am meek and lowly in heart.

For all who read, and reading, not disdain / These rural poems, and their lowly strain

Word Forms

• lowlier
• lowliest

Synonyms for lowly

Depending on context, synonyms include unhigh, common, ignoble, plebeian, demure, modest.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include inferior, lowborn, petty, small, baseborn, modest.

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