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low⋅ly

  [loh-lee] adjective, -li⋅er, -li⋅est, adverb
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–adjective
1. humble in station, condition, or nature: a lowly cottage.
2. low in growth or position.
3. humble in attitude, behavior, or spirit; meek.
–adverb
4. in a low position, manner, or degree: a lowly placed shelf.
5. in a lowly manner; humbly.
6. in a quiet voice; softly: to converse lowly.
Origin:
1300–50; ME; see low 1 , -ly

Related forms:
low⋅li⋅ly, adverb
low⋅li⋅ness, noun

Synonyms:
3. modest, simple, unpretentious.
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low·ly   (lō'lē)   
adj.   low·li·er, low·li·est

  1. Having or suited for a low rank or position.

  2. Humble or meek in manner.

  3. Plain or prosaic in nature.

adv.  

  1. In a low manner, condition, or position.

  2. In a meek or humble manner.

  3. Low in sound.

low'li·ness n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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