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lowly

[loh-lee]

adjective

lowlier, lowliest 
  1. humble in station, condition, or nature.

    a lowly cottage.

  2. low in growth or position.

  3. humble in attitude, behavior, or spirit; meek.

    Synonyms: , ,


adverb

  1. in a low position, manner, or degree.

    a lowly placed shelf.

  2. in a lowly manner; humbly.

  3. in a quiet voice; softly.

    to converse lowly.

lowly

/ ˈəʊɪ /

adjective

  1. humble or low in position, rank, status, etc

  2. full of humility; meek

  3. simple, unpretentious, or plain

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adverb

  1. in a low or lowly manner

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • lowlily adverb
  • lowliness noun
  • unlowly adjective
  • ˈǷɱԱ noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of lowly1

A Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; low 1, -ly
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Example Sentences

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The lowly finishing position was largely expected by the team, who were happy to see both cars come home after 24 hours of racing.

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As a lowly CC, I am no longer the nexus of information or the potential recipient of furious commentary — “Oh my God, mom, do you even read your emails?”

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Despite a lowly league finish and absence of European football next season, BBC Sport understands Cunha still views United as a big club - and that the player does not look at it as a risk.

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He will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body.

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But I'm just a lowly atheist arguing with an artificial "intelligence," so what do I know?

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