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lowly.

Not high; not elevated in place; low.

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈləʊli/Received-Pronunciation/ˈloʊli/General-American
  1. Not high; not elevated in place; low.

  2. Low in rank or social importance.

  3. Not lofty or sublime; humble.

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

Where this word comes from

From low + -ly; compare Middle English lowly.

adv/ˈləʊli/Received-Pronunciation/ˈloʊli/General-American
  1. In a low manner; humbly; meekly; modestly.

  2. In a low condition; meanly.

  3. At low pitch or volume.

Where this word comes from

From low + -ly; compare Middle English lowly.

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