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Added 9 October 2026

lowly

/ˈləʊli/ adjective

In Latin: humilis Wiktionary

adjective Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about lowly at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Not high; not elevated in place; low.
Low in rank or social importance.
Not lofty or sublime; humble.

adverb

In a low manner; humbly; meekly; modestly.
In a low condition; meanly.
At low pitch or volume.

Origin

From low + -ly; compare Middle English lowly.

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