low synonyms

low

modif.

  1. Close to the earth

    squat, flat, level, low-lying, profound, decumbent, prostrate, crouched, below, ankle-high, not far above the horizon, low-hanging, lowering, knee-high, beneath, under, depressed, sunken, nether, inferior, unelevated, lying under; see also deep 1.

    Antonyms high*, lofty*, elevated. *

  2. Quiet

    muffled, hushed, quiet; see faint 3.

  3. Low in spirits

    dejected, moody, blue; see sad 1.

  4. Base

    base, mean, coarse, despicable; see mean 1, vulgar 1.

  5. Faint

    ill, dizzy, feeble; see sick, weak 1.

  6. Simple

    economical, moderate, inexpensive; see cheap 1. See syn. study at mean.

lay low

bring to ruin, overcome, kill; see destroy 1.

lie low

wait, conceal oneself, take cover; see hide 2.

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