lowly (Meaning)
lowly (s)
low or inferior in station or quality
inferior in rank or status
used of unskilled work (especially domestic work)
of low birth or station (`base' is archaic in this sense)
lowly (a.)
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.
lowly (adv.)
In a low manner; humbly; meekly; modestly.
In a low condition; meanly.
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lowly Sentence Examples
- The lowly worm toiled diligently in the soil, unaware of its profound impact on the ecosystem.
- Despite her humble origins, she possessed an unwavering spirit that belied her lowly station.
- The lowly janitor was often overlooked, but his meticulous work kept the hospital sparkling clean.
- The once-mighty empire had fallen into a state of lowly servitude, its former glory long forgotten.
- The lowly fruit fly had played a pivotal role in understanding genetics, its simplicity revealing complex biological truths.
- In the realm of literature, the lowly street urchin became a beloved symbol of hope and resilience.
- The lowly handmaiden performed her duties with grace and dedication, her unwavering loyalty humbling all who knew her.
- The lowly foot soldier fought valiantly in the trenches, his unwavering courage inspiring his comrades.
- The lowly peasant labored tirelessly in the fields, his meager earnings barely sustaining his family.
- The lowly apprentice patiently learned his craft under the tutelage of a master, his hunger for knowledge undeniable.
FAQs About the word lowly
low or inferior in station or quality, inferior in rank or status, used of unskilled work (especially domestic work), of low birth or station (`base' is archaic
humble, inferior, lower-class, plebeian, ignoble, proletarian,low, common, vulgar, baseborn
high, upper-class, lofty, noble, patrician, aristocratic, genteel, high, great, patrician
The lowly worm toiled diligently in the soil, unaware of its profound impact on the ecosystem.
Despite her humble origins, she possessed an unwavering spirit that belied her lowly station.
The lowly janitor was often overlooked, but his meticulous work kept the hospital sparkling clean.
The once-mighty empire had fallen into a state of lowly servitude, its former glory long forgotten.
