lowly
word
Definition
Describes someone or something with a low status, rank, or importance; often modest or humble.
Usage & Nuances
'Lowly' is formal or literary. Commonly used for jobs, beginnings, or status, e.g., 'a lowly clerk.' Rarely used to insult someone directly; more to describe humble origins or modesty.
Spanish: humilde - sencillo (persona)Portuguese (BR): humilde - de baixa posiçãoPortuguese (PT): humilde - de baixa posiçãoChinese (Simplified): 卑微的 - 地位低的Chinese (Traditional): 卑微的 - 地位低的Hindi: निम्न - साधारण व्यक्तिArabic: متواضع - ذو مكانة متدنيةBengali: নিম্নবর্গীয় - সাধারণ - সাধারণ মর্যাদারRussian: низкий (по статусу) - неприметныйJapanese: 身分の低い - つつましいVietnamese: thấp kém - khiêm tốnKorean: 천한 - 하찮은Turkish: aşağı - önemsiz - mütevazıUrdu: ادنیٰ - کمتر حیثیت کاIndonesian: rendah - hina
Example Sentences
He started his career in a lowly position.
basic
The lowly worm helps the soil.
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She values her lowly beginnings.
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He never forgot his lowly roots after becoming famous.
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From those lowly days, she built an incredible life.
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Even the most lowly job can teach you something valuable.
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