I. ˈlō-lē adverb
Date: 14th century
1. : in a humble or meek manner
2. : in a low position, manner, or degree
3. : not loudly
II. adjective
( low·li·er ; -est )
Date: 14th century
1. : humble in manner or spirit : free from self-assertive pride
2. : not lofty or sublime : prosaic
3. : ranking low in some hierarchy
4. : of or relating to a low social or economic rank
5. : low in the scale of biological or cultural evolution
• low·li·ness noun