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adjective lowlier, lowliest

of or suited to a low position or rank
humble; meek
ordinary; commonplace

adverb lowlier, lowliest

humbly; meekly
in a low manner, position, etc.
low in sound; softly; gently

Related Forms:

lowliness noun

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adjective low·li·er, low·li·est

Having or suited for a low rank or position.
Humble or meek in manner.
Plain or prosaic in nature.

adverb

In a low manner, condition, or position.
In a meek or humble manner.
Low in sound.

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lowˈli·ness noun

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