lowly

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Adjective 1.3 Adverb

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[edit] Pronunciation

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• Rhymes: -əʊli

[edit] Adjective

lowly (comparative lowlier, superlative lowliest)

1. Not high; not elevated in place; low.
2. Low in rank or social importance.
3. Not lofty or sublime; humble.
4. Having a low esteem of one's own worth; humble; meek; free from pride.

[edit] Adverb

lowly (comparative more lowly, superlative most lowly)

1. In a low manner; humbly; meekly; modestly.
2. In a low condition; meanly.