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lowly

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adjective

low·​ly ˈlō-lē How to pronounce lowly (audio)
lowlier; lowliest
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: 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
… the game didn't match even the lowly expectations placed on it. Matthew DeFranks
I'm not talking about the mouthwatering and universally appreciated king or Spanish mackerel but their lowly cousin, the commonly derided Atlantic mackerel … W. Hodding Carter
3
: having or being a low rank in some hierarchy
a lowly private in the army
their lowly ranking in the tournament
often, specifically : of or relating to a low social or economic rank
lowly peasants
"Now there's a highborn name for a lowly lad," the woman said. Avi
4
: low in a scale of evolution or development
Consider the lowly roundworm. By manipulating the genes of a species of nematode, Thomas Johnson of the University of Colorado has already doubled its puny 30-day life span. Richard I. Kirkland Jr.
5
: humble in manner or spirit : free from self-assertive pride
Is it compatible with a self-denying, meek, and lowly heart? The New Englander (New Haven, Connecticut)
lowliness noun
Although the institution had many notable patrons such as Dickens the foundlings were constantly reminded of their lowliness. Ciara Dossett

lowly

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adverb

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: not loudly
Dr. Park began to speak lowly, and in Korean, at Sally and Eunice. Gary Shteyngart
2
: in a humble or meek manner
bowed lowly
3
: in a low position, manner, or degree
lowly rated products
… the great elephant makes us a bow in the best style of elephantine courtesy, bending lowly down his mountain bulk … Nathaniel Hawthorne

Example Sentences

Adjective He was working as a lowly clerk. He resented his lowly status. Adverb lowly bowing before his king, he accepted his knighthood
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
When the Civil War ended, Robert Wood Johnson was a lowly drug clerk in Manhattan with a knack for trading on the medical bona fides of others. Casey Cep, The New Yorker, 12 Sep. 2022 Will Wentz have settled into the Commanders’ offense and found a better rhythm than his 2021 Colts campaign that ended with an interception-and-fumble performance in a loss to the lowly Jacksonville Jaguars? Jori Epstein, USA TODAY, 13 May 2022 The Kings of the AL Central Cellar, aka the Tigers, have to go a little farther back to find a series win, having lost five of their last six, including two of three to the (also) lowly Kansas City Royals. Tyler J. Davis, Detroit Free Press, 5 Sep. 2022 Nevada did manage a 23-12 victory at lowly New Mexico St. last week. Xl Media, cleveland, 3 Sep. 2022 The Cardinals’ final six games are all against the lowly Pirates. John Shea, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Sep. 2022 There’s bound to be some lopsided scores posted against the likes of the lowly Chicago Bears, Atlanta Falcons and Houston Texans this season. Lance Pugmire, USA TODAY, 31 Aug. 2022 The lowly mushroom is having a star turn across publishing, fashion, Hollywood and Instagram. Jeffrey A. Trachtenberg, WSJ, 29 Aug. 2022 After winning their first two games against the lowly Pirates on Aug. 16-17, the Sox fell flat again, 8-2. Julian Mcwilliams, BostonGlobe.com, 28 Aug. 2022
Adverb
Savages and heathens, lowly and oppressed, hailed and welcomed it at the far end of the wide world. Josh Axelrod And Saeed Ahmed, CNN, 14 June 2021 Savages and heathens, lowly and oppressed, hailed and welcomed it at the far end of the wide world. Josh Axelrod And Saeed Ahmed, CNN, 14 June 2021 Savages and heathens, lowly and oppressed, hailed and welcomed it at the far end of the wide world. Josh Axelrod And Saeed Ahmed, CNN, 14 June 2021 Savages and heathens, lowly and oppressed, hailed and welcomed it at the far end of the wide world. Josh Axelrod And Saeed Ahmed, CNN, 14 June 2021 Savages and heathens, lowly and oppressed, hailed and welcomed it at the far end of the wide world. Josh Axelrod And Saeed Ahmed, CNN, 14 June 2021 Savages and heathens, lowly and oppressed, hailed and welcomed it at the far end of the wide world. Josh Axelrod And Saeed Ahmed, CNN, 14 June 2021 Savages and heathens, lowly and oppressed, hailed and welcomed it at the far end of the wide world. Josh Axelrod And Saeed Ahmed, CNN, 14 June 2021 Savages and heathens, lowly and oppressed, hailed and welcomed it at the far end of the wide world. Josh Axelrod And Saeed Ahmed, CNN, 14 June 2021 See More

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 5

Adverb

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Time Traveler
The first known use of lowly was in the 14th century

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