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lowly

UK
/ˈləʊli/
US
/ˈloʊli/

Translations

lowlyadjective
lowlier
Comp.
lowliest
Super.
UK
/ˈləʊli/
US
/ˈloʊli/
Despite his lowly position in the company, he was highly respected by his peers.
Malgré sa position humble dans l'entreprise, il était très respecté par ses pairs.
médiocreSoutient l'idée d'une qualité ou d'un caractère inférieur.
The lowly accommodations were a stark contrast to the luxurious hotel they had stayed in the night before.
Les hébergements médiocres contrastaient fortement avec l'hôtel luxueux où ils avaient séjourné la veille.
basEmploi descriptif pour une position ou un niveau physique peu élevé.
The lowly shrubs hugged the ground along the path.
Les buissons bas longeaient le sentier en rasant le sol.
Additional translations
insignifiant
Synonyms
humble
modest
unassuming
meek
submissive
insignificant
inferior
Antonyms
highly
noble
elevated
lowlyadverb
UK
/ˈləʊli/
US
/ˈloʊli/
basPour l'idée de hauteur ou de niveau peu élevé.
The bird flew lowly over the water, barely skimming the surface.
L'oiseau volait bas au-dessus de l'eau, effleurant à peine la surface.
He spoke lowly, not wanting to draw attention to himself.
Il parlait humblement, sans vouloir attirer l'attention sur lui.
Synonyms
humbly
modestly
submissively
unassumingly

Definitions

lowlyadjective
Humble or modest in status or rank.
Despite his lowly position in the company, he was highly respected by his peers.
Of little importance or significance.
She was assigned the lowly task of organizing the files.
Inferior in quality or character.
The lowly accommodations were a stark contrast to the luxurious hotel they had stayed in the night before.
Situated at or near a low level or position.
The lowly shrubs hugged the ground along the path.
lowlyadverb
In a low position or manner.
The bird flew lowly over the water, barely skimming the surface.
In a humble or modest manner.
He spoke lowly, not wanting to draw attention to himself.
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