lowly

adjective
UK: /ˈləʊ.li/
US: /ˈloʊ.li/

  1. Humble in status or condition.

    1. He had a lowly job at the factory but never complained.
    2. Despite his lowly origins, he rose to become a respected leader within the community.

  2. Of low rank or position.

    1. The lowly private stood at attention before the general.
    2. Even the most lowly member of the team played a crucial role in the project's success.

  3. Not very important or impressive.

    1. The lowly shack was all they could afford.
    2. They started in a lowly position, but it was a start on their chosen path.

Synonyms

humble common inferior meek base modest submissive
lowly adverb

  1. In a low position or manner.

    1. The dog lay lowly on the floor near his owner.
    2. The smoke hung lowly over the fields after the morning fog dissipated completely.

  2. In a humble or modest way.

    1. They accepted their award lowly, without any pride.
    2. She spoke lowly of her own achievements, always emphasizing the team's effort.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "lowly" in English means: Humble in status or condition., Of low rank or position., Not very important or impressive..

The phonetic transcription of "lowly" is /ˈləʊ.li/ in British English and /ˈloʊ.li/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "lowly": humble, common, inferior, meek, base, modest, submissive.

Example usage of "lowly": "He had a lowly job at the factory but never complained.". More examples on the page.