Lowly

Pronunciation: /ˈloʊliː/

Lowly (adjective)

  1. having a low rank or status in society or a job.
  2. simple, not fancy or important.

Examples

  • He started in a lowly position at the company.
  • She worked her way up from a lowly job.

Common collocations: lowly position, lowly status, lowly dwelling, lowly attire, speak lowly

Lowly (adverb)

  1. in a way that shows humility or lack of importance.

Examples

  • He spoke lowly of his achievements.
  • She lowly accepted the praise.

Synonyms of Lowly

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Lowly

  • — describing high status or ambition
  • — describing a lack of humility