lowly

/'louli/
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lowly

A lowly servant sweeps the floor in the great hall.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Of low social rank or status; humble in position or origin: Describing someone or something that is not high in social hierarchy, importance, or prestige.
    • Modest and unpretentious; not grand or showy: Describing something simple, plain, or lacking in pride or arrogance.
    • Low in position, degree, or amount: Describing something that is situated near the bottom, is of a small degree, or is inferior in quality.
Usage Examples
  • Adjective:
    • He rose from a lowly position as a clerk to become the company's CEO. (He advanced from a humble job as a clerk.)
    • The lowly cottage stood in stark contrast to the grand palace. (The modest cottage was very different from the grand palace.)
    • She performed the lowly task of cleaning the floors without complaint. (She did the unskilled, menial job of cleaning the floors.)
Advanced Usage
  • "lowly born": Having a humble or common origin.
    • Despite being lowly born, he achieved great fame through his talent.
  • "in my lowly opinion": A humble or modest way to preface one's own viewpoint (often used with self-deprecating humor).
    • In my lowly opinion, the plan needs more work.
Variants and Related Words
  • Low (adj): Of less than average height; situated not far above the ground; below average in amount, extent, or intensity.
  • Lowliness (n): The state or quality of being lowly; humility or humbleness.
    • He accepted the award with great lowliness.
Synonyms
  • Humble: Having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's own importance; of low social, administrative, or political rank.
  • Modest: Unassuming in the estimation of one's abilities or achievements; not large, elaborate, or expensive.
  • Menial: (Of work) not requiring much skill and lacking prestige; (of a servant) domestic.
  • Subordinate: Lower in rank or position.
Antonyms
  • Noble: Belonging to a hereditary class with high social or political status; having fine personal qualities.
  • Exalted: Placed at a high or powerful level; held in high regard.
  • Grand: Magnificent and imposing in appearance, size, or style.
Related Phrases and Idioms
  • From lowly beginnings: Starting from a humble or insignificant position.
    • The billionaire's story of success from lowly beginnings inspired many.
  • The lowly and the great: A phrase encompassing all people, from the most humble to the most important.
    • The festival was a celebration for the lowly and the great alike.
lowly

A lowly servant sweeps the floor in the great hall.

Adjective
  1. of low birth or station (`base' is archaic in this sense)
    • baseborn wretches with dirty faces
    • of humble (or lowly) birth
  2. used of unskilled work (especially domestic work)
  3. inferior in rank or status
    • the junior faculty
    • a lowly corporal
    • petty officialdom
    • a subordinate functionary
  4. low or inferior in station or quality
    • a humble cottage
    • a lowly parish priest
    • a modest man of the people
    • small beginnings

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