lowly

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Pronunciation

IPA /ˈləʊli/

Noun

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Adjective

lowly adjective

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.

Adverb

lowly adverb

In a low manner; humbly; meekly; modestly.
In a low condition; meanly.
At low pitch or volume.“He muttered lowly.”

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Synonyms

inferior lowborn petty small baseborn modest unskilled humble lower junior subordinate secondary menial subaltern base low

Associated

cuttlefish worm atl servant maid relegation origins spell populated spencer clerk slave

Rhymes

wholly slowly holy prole unholy ollie growly shoaly coli rolly

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