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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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Learn the various meanings and uses of the word lowly as an adjective and an adverb. Find synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries for lowly.
Lowly means low in position and importance, or not respected. See how to use this adjective in sentences and find synonyms, antonyms, and related words.
Lowly definition: humble in station, condition, or nature. See examples of LOWLY used in a sentence.
Lowly means low in position and importance, or not respected. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, see related words and phrases, and hear the pronunciation.
If you describe someone or something as lowly, you mean that they are low in rank, status, or importance.
Lowly means low in status or importance, often used humorously. Learn how to pronounce, use and collocate lowly with synonyms and example sentences from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.
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.
