Lowly

Word LOWLY
Character 5
Hyphenation low ly
Pronunciations /ˈləʊli/

Definitions and meanings of "Lowly"

What do we mean by lowly?

Having or suited for a low rank or position. adjective

Humble or meek in manner. adjective

Plain or prosaic in nature. adjective

In a low manner, condition, or position. adverb

In a meek or humble manner. adverb

Low in sound. adverb

In a humble manner or condition; humbly; meekly; modestly.

Without distinction or dignity; meanly.

Not high or elevated; depressed in altitude, situation, or position; lying or being low.

Not of a high order or degree; of humble rank or kind; hence, unpretending; rude; mean: as, a lowly swain; a lowly cottage.

Humble in manner or spirit; free from pride: modest; meek.

Synonyms Modest, resigned, submissive, mild.

Not high; not elevated in place; low. adjective

Low in rank or social importance. adjective

Not lofty or sublime; humble. adjective

Having a low esteem of one's own worth; humble; meek; free from pride. adjective

In a low manner; humbly; meekly; modestly. adverb

In a low condition; meanly. adverb

Not high; not elevated in place; low. adjective

Low in rank or social importance. adjective

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.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Lowly

The word "lowly" in example sentences

The higher up you went, and they called the lowly social worker, all hell broke up. ❋ Unknown (2009)

So, what are we to make of the fact that various plants, and even certain lowly fungi, contain molecules that coincidentally fit neatly into certain receptors on certain brain cells so as to produce feelings of pleasure? ❋ Unknown (2006)

Those worse off than Australia included the United States (150) and Russia, in lowly 172nd place. ❋ Unknown (2006)

And worst of all betided me, on my return, was one Who came to me, in lowly guise, to glory in my pain. ❋ Unknown (2006)

She afterwards joined her husband at the house of his parents in Helpstone, his "own old home of homes," as he fondly called the lowly cottage in one of his most pathetic poems, and there they all remained, with the offspring of the marriage, until the removal to ❋ J. L. Cherry (N/A)

She afterwards joined her husband at the house of his parents in Helpstone, his “own old home of homes,” as he fondly called the lowly cottage in one of his most pathetic poems, and there they all remained, with the offspring of the marriage, until the removal to Northborough in 1832. ❋ Cherry, J L (1872)

In the 19th century, it referred to a lowly schoolboy. ❋ Domenick Scudera (2011)

Considering how safe, and quiet, and easy, those are that are of a humble spirit, what communion they have with God and comfort in themselves, we will say, With the lowly is wisdom. ❋ Unknown (1721)

2 When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom. ❋ Unknown (1721)

Again with the lowly background: her father, Sir Henry Martin, was comptroller of his Majesty's navy, and an MP, which can hardly be described as a lowly background. ❋ Steve (2009)

In speaking to Thorwald he showed a proper respect for his greater age, and he bore himself becomingly in the presence of Zenith; but there was not the slightest sign of subserviency, nor anything to show that, though engaged in what might be called a lowly occupation, he was not on terms of perfect equality and even friendship with them. ❋ James Cowan (N/A)

Their sphere of labor and acquaintance has been entirely among those whom they would term the lowly, but who might also be called the credulous and vulgar. ❋ Various (N/A)

We are profoundly weary of the myriad versifiers who strum the so-called lowly and domestic themes. ❋ Christopher Morley (1923)

Such aspirations as his when cherished by the lowly are always resented by those who have already reached the top. ❋ Unknown (1893)

Hawthorne in the way of helping him to get his work before the public; he was also interested in him, thoughtful for him, and gave him hack work to do, which, though it be a lowly is a true service, however unwelcome the task may be in itself; and he used such influence as he had in introducing Hawthorne to other employers and to publishers. ❋ George Edward Woodberry (1892)

It means both 'afflicted' and 'lowly' -- the right use of affliction being to bow men, and they that bow themselves are those who are fit to come to Christ's feast. ❋ Alexander Maclaren (1868)

The class which once scorned Him, now offer at His shrine frankincense and myrrh; but, in their adoration of the despised Nazarene, they never remember that He has declared, not once, but many times, that the poor and the lowly are His people. ❋ Unknown (1857)

All I ask now is, that each and every one of us should try and find it out, and feel it, and keep it in mind; that we may be of a humble spirit with the lowly, which is better than dividing the spoil with the proud. ❋ Charles Kingsley (1847)

: And to this day the holy women, that is, the lowly souls of the saints, do the like in this present world, and with pious assiduity wait while Christ's passion is being completed. ❋ 1225?-1274 (1842)

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