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.