lowly

[loh-lee] / ˈloʊ li /

ADJECTIVE

inferior, plain

Synonyms

STRONGEST

humble

WEAK

average base baseborn cast down common commonplace docile dutiful everyday gentle ignoble low lowborn mean meek menial mild modest mundane obscure obsequious ordinary plebeian poor proletarian prosaic retiring reverential servile simple submissive subordinate unassuming unpretentious withdrawing

Antonyms

WEAK

higher lofty noble pretentious superior

Example Sentences

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All they had to do on Sunday was overcome the Cleveland Browns, the lowly stumblebums who had won a grand total of three games all season.

From The Wall Street Journal

That will depend on the defending NFL champion Philadelphia Eagles, who can wrap up their division with a win over the lowly Washington Commanders on Saturday.

From Barron's

If this were any other American household, it would be reasonable to assume Williams is ecstatic over a bet, fantasy-football win or simply the Eagles’ rout of the lowly Las Vegas Raiders.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Make it staff,” Faas said—meaning a member of AP, not a lowly stringer.

From The Wall Street Journal

After her toilette, the proud Madame had gone to the common room and imperiously demanded of a lowly soldier that he go and procure buttered rolls and fresh coffee for her and the children.

From Literature

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