LOWLY


Meaning of LOWLY in English

— 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.

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .