lowly

UK
/ˈləʊli/
US
/ˈloʊli/

Translations

lowlyadjective
lowlier
Comp.
lowliest
Super.
UK
/ˈləʊli/
US
/ˈloʊli/
He worked his way up from a lowly position in the company.
Он поднялся с скромной должности в компании.
Despite his lowly status, he was respected by his peers.
Несмотря на его незначительный статус, его уважали коллеги.
Additional translations
lowlyadverb
UK
/ˈləʊli/
US
/ˈloʊli/
He spoke lowly of his achievements.
Он скромно говорил о своих достижениях.
Additional translations

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.