— lowlily , adv. — lowliness , n.
/loh"lee/ , adj., lowlier, lowliest , adv.
adj.
1. humble in station, condition, or nature: a lowly cottage.
2. low in growth or position.
3. humble in attitude, behavior, or spirit; meek.
adv.
4. in a low position, manner, or degree: a lowly placed shelf.
5. in a lowly manner; humbly.
6. in a quiet voice; softly: to converse lowly.
[ 1300-50; ME; see LOW 1 , -LY ]
Syn. 3. modest, simple, unpretentious.