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- Dictionarylowly/ˈləʊli/
adjective
- 1. low in status or importance; humble: "she'd been too good for her lowly position" Similar Opposite
adverb
- 1. to a low degree; in a low manner: "lowly paid workers"
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1. : not lofty or grand : commonplace, ordinary. Paella, once the lowly meal of farmers … has indeed evolved into a very sumptuous one-dish meal …. Georgina R. Encanto. It's easy to overlook the lowly alphabet book. Ivan Kreilkamp. 2. : low in order of importance, value, or esteem. a lowly task.
LOWLY definition: 1. low in position and importance, or not respected: 2. low in position and importance, or not…. Learn more.
LOWLY meaning: 1. low in position and importance, or not respected: 2. low in position and importance, or not…. Learn more.
Definition of lowly adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
4 meanings: 1. humble or low in position, rank, status, etc 2. full of humility; meek 3. simple, unpretentious, or plain 4. in.... Click for more definitions.
Lowly definition: humble in station, condition, or nature. See examples of LOWLY used in a sentence.
Lowly things aren't considered to be important or impressive. Your lowly position on a sports team might make you best suited to carry all of the players' equipment. When a person is described as lowly, the world often refers to their job or social class.
low•ly. (ˈloʊ li) adj. -li•er, -li•est, adv. adj. 1. humble in station, condition, or nature: a lowly cottage. 2. low in growth or position. 3. humble in attitude, behavior, or spirit; meek. adv. 4. in a low position, manner, or degree: a lowly placed shelf.
LOWLY definition: not important or respected: . Learn more.
Jun 2, 2024 · lowly ( comparative lowlier, superlative lowliest) Not high; not elevated in place; low. Low in rank or social importance. Not lofty or sublime; humble. Having a low esteem of one's own worth; humble; meek; free from pride.
