Definition of Lowly

1. Adjective. Low or inferior in station or quality. "Small beginnings"

Exact synonyms: Humble, Low, Modest, Small
Similar to: Inferior
Derivative terms: Humbleness, Lowness

2. Adjective. Inferior in rank or status. "A subordinate functionary"
Exact synonyms: Junior-grade, Lower-ranking, Petty, Secondary, Subaltern
Similar to: Junior
Derivative terms: Pettiness, Subaltern

3. Adjective. Used of unskilled work (especially domestic work).
Exact synonyms: Humble, Menial
Similar to: Unskilled

4. Adjective. Of low birth or station ('base' is archaic in this sense). "Of humble (or lowly) birth"
Exact synonyms: Base, Baseborn, Humble
Similar to: Lowborn
Derivative terms: Humbleness

Definition of Lowly

1. a. Not high; not elevated in place; low.

2. adv. In a low manner; humbly; meekly; modestly.

Definition of Lowly

1. low in position or rank [adj -LIER, -LIEST] : LOWLILY [adv]

Medical Definition of Lowly

1. 1. Not high; not elevated in place; low. "Lowly lands." 2. Low in rank or social importance. "One common right the great and lowly claims." (Pope) 3. Not lofty or sublime; humble. "These rural poems, and their lowly strain." (Dryden) 4. Having a low esteem of one's own worth; humble; meek; free from pride. "Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me, for I am meek and lowly in heart." (Matt. Xi. 29) Origin: Low, + -ly. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lowly

lowlier
lowliest
lowlife
lowlifer
lowlifers
lowlifes
lowlight
lowlights
lowlihead
lowliheads
lowlily
lowliness
lowlinesses
lowlives
lowly
lowly
lown
lown-ganong-levine syndrome
lownd
lownded
lownding
lownds
lowne
lowned
lownes
lowness
lownesses
lowning
lowns
lowp

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