Definitions

low-lying

[loh-lahy-ing] / ˈloʊˌlaɪ ɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

low

Synonyms

STRONGEST

below depressed flat little small

STRONG

bottom crouched deep inferior junior level lowering minor prostrate shallow squat stunted subsided sunken

WEAK

beneath bottommost decumbent ground-level lesser low-hanging low-set nether not high profound rock-bottom squatty subjacent under unelevated

Antonyms

STRONGEST

big enormous huge immense important large raised

WEAK

above cheerful decent elevated gay happy healthy high honest honorable increased moral prominent respectable rich strong tall upright well

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Minor flooding is most likely in some coastal areas, especially in low-lying spots in Long Beach, Malibu and around Point Mugu, the weather service warned.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026

The southern surface is dominated by tall mountains and heavily cratered terrain, while the northern hemisphere consists largely of broad, low-lying plains.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 30, 2026

Devoted to the first national congress of the Chinese Communist Party, inside the museum’s quiet, low-lying stone building all is frugality and concern for the plight of the downtrodden.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026

Bangladesh is a low-lying country that has many rivers, and often sees heavy rain and floods during its annual monsoon season.

From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026

Storms brought disaster yesterday when the saturated ground in Aurora County began to resemble a lake in low-lying places.

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles

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