Lowly — synonyms, definition

1. lowly (o)

below par down inferior poor sad sick

2. lowly (a)

abject base base-born beggarly contemptible degraded degrading disgraceful dishonourable disreputable humble ignoble low lowborn mean meek menial plain plebeian poor • • •

3. lowly (Adjective)

baseborn junior-grade lower-ranking modest petty secondary small subaltern

lowly (Adjective) — Low or inferior in station or quality. ex. "a lowly parish priest"

lowly (Adjective) — Inferior in rank or status. ex. "a lowly corporal"

lowly (Adjective) — Used of unskilled work (especially domestic work).

lowly (Adjective) — Of low birth or station. ex. "of humble (or lowly) birth"