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- [loh-lee]
- /ˈloʊ li/
- /ˈləʊ.li/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [loh-lee]
- /ˈloʊ li/
Definitions of lowly word
- adjective lowly humble in station, condition, or nature: a lowly cottage. 1
- adjective lowly low in growth or position. 1
- adjective lowly humble in attitude, behavior, or spirit; meek. 1
- adverb lowly in a low position, manner, or degree: a lowly placed shelf. 1
- adverb lowly in a lowly manner; humbly. 1
- adverb lowly in a quiet voice; softly: to converse lowly. 1
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Origin of lowly
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1300-50; See origin at low1, -ly
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Parts of speech for Lowly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lowly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lowly
adj lowly
- humble — not proud or arrogant; modest: to be humble although successful.
- average — An average is the result that you get when you add two or more numbers together and divide the total by the number of numbers you added together.
- base — The base of something is its lowest edge or part.
- common — If something is common, it is found in large numbers or it happens often.
- commonplace — If something is commonplace, it happens often or is often found, and is therefore not surprising.
adjective lowly
- deprived — Deprived people or people from deprived areas do not have the things that people consider to be essential in life, for example acceptable living conditions or education.
- plain — clear or distinct to the eye or ear: a plain trail to the river; to stand in plain view.
- everyday — Happening or used every day; daily.
Antonyms for lowly
adj lowly
- higher — having a great or considerable extent or reach upward or vertically; lofty; tall: a high wall.
- pretentious — characterized by assumption of dignity or importance, especially when exaggerated or undeserved: a pretentious, self-important waiter.
- lofty — extending high in the air; of imposing height; towering: lofty mountains.
- noble — distinguished by rank or title.
- superior — higher in station, rank, degree, importance, etc.: a superior officer.
adjective lowly
- exalted — (of a person or their rank or status) placed at a high or powerful level; held in high regard.
noun lowly
- magnate — a person of great influence, importance, or standing in a particular enterprise, field of business, etc.: a railroad magnate.
- captain of industry — You can refer to the owners or senior managers of industrial companies as captains of industry.
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