English Explanatory Dictionary

lowly

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ˈləʊli/ /ˈloʊli/ en-us-lowly.ogg

Word forms

lowly lowlier lowliest more lowly most lowly

Etymology

From low + -ly; compare Middle English lowly.

Synonyms

nether nonhigh unhigh common ignoble plebeian demure modest unpretentious abased diffident humble humble-hearted low lowly meek mild poor resigned self-effacing verecund

Derived words

lowlihead lowlihood lowlily lowliness unlowly
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