lowly

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective low or inferior in station or quality
  2. adjective inferior in rank or status
  3. adjective used of unskilled work (especially domestic work)

Etymology

From low + -ly; compare Middle English lowly.

In classic literature

Synonyms

humble, low, modest, small

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