Definitions for lowly

lowly low·ly

Spelling: [loh-lee]
IPA: /ˈloʊ li/

Lowly is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 26 anagrams from letters in lowly (llowy).

Definitions for lowly

adverb

  1. in a low position, manner, or degree:
  2. in a lowly manner; humbly.
  3. in a quiet voice; softly:

adjective

  1. humble in station, condition, or nature:
  2. low in growth or position.
  3. humble in attitude, behavior, or spirit; meek.

Origin of lowly

Middle English word dating back to 1300-50; See origin at low1, -ly

Examples for lowly

lowly freshman congressmen could now buck the speaker, as one rich guy could fund their next campaign.

Particularly was he interested in the vast, lowly mound-fish.

He also took aim at senior Republican figures and lowly GOP Hill staffers.

He revolted because the office of stablemaster appeared too lowly for him.

His plan of the popes reigning by means of the poor and lowly now horrified him.

He was no simple and lowly one from the ranks of the disinherited.

One of the best presidential orators in history, Obama was reduced to the lowly ambition of executive orders.

With three years left to his presidency, we are reduced to the lowly ambition of executive orders.

He was a lowly country lawyer and she a Kentucky aristocrat who had come to visit her older sister in Illinois.

Learn of Me that I am meek and lowly, and ye shall find rest to your souls.

Word Value for lowly
Scrable

11

Words with friends

12

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