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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

Example Sentences

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The water washed away some two dozen low-lying houses, a church and part of a mosque.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The authorities have urged residents in low-lying areas to move to safer ground and more than 2,000 people have had to leave their homes to seek shelter.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

Water gathered in low-lying valleys and river channels, overflowed crater rims, and rushed through canyons.

From Science Daily • Dec. 31, 2025

Be aware of flood hazards wherever you live, but especially if your home is in a low-lying area or near water, canyons or near a recently burned hillside, Ready L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025

I hoped the low-lying crags would be too much for the old men and they would stumble.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri