lowly

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adjective lowlier, lowliest

  1. of or suited to a low position or rank
  2. humble; meek
  3. ordinary; commonplace

adverb lowlier, lowliest

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

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See lowly in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective low·li·er, low·li·est
  1. Having or suited for a low rank or position.
  2. Humble or meek in manner.
  3. Plain or prosaic in nature.
adverb
  1. In a low manner, condition, or position.
  2. In a meek or humble manner.
  3. Low in sound.

Related Forms:

  • lowˈli·ness noun

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