Definitions

lowly

[loh-lee] / ˈloʊ li /

ADJECTIVE

inferior, plain

Synonyms

STRONGEST

humble

WEAK

average base baseborn cast down common commonplace docile dutiful everyday gentle ignoble low lowborn mean meek menial mild modest mundane obscure obsequious ordinary plebeian poor proletarian prosaic retiring reverential servile simple submissive subordinate unassuming unpretentious withdrawing

Antonyms

WEAK

higher lofty noble pretentious superior

Example Sentences

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It’s unheard of for Cabinet members or the vice president to take such a lowly job.

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026

The ultraviolent 1991 film was directed by her former husband Renny Harlin and co-starred Samuel L. Jackson as a lowly private investigator.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

For instance, Washington would have been mortified to hear his rigorously trained Virginia Regiment characterized as a lowly militia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

The rap legend is a lowly third, behind Bruno Mars.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

Tree-ear held his breath, wondering how Min would feel ... his son’s clothes on a lowly orphan.

From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park

lowly

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