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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Newcastle secured just a second away league win of the season but were made to sweat after a dream start to beat lowly Burnley 3-1.

From Barron's

Las Vegas was 2-9 when Kelly was fired shortly after the lowly Cleveland Browns registered 10 sacks in a 24-10 win over the Raiders on Nov. 23.

From Los Angeles Times

Aaron Rodgers almost clinched a play-off return on Sunday but the 42-year-old just couldn't find a late touchdown pass against lowly Cleveland.

From BBC

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

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