| lowly | 1. Not high; not elevated in place; low. "Lowly lands." 2. Low in rank or social importance. "One common right the great and lowly claims." (Pope) 3. Not lofty or sublime; humble. "These rural poems, and their lowly strain." (Dryden) 4. Having a low esteem of one's own worth; humble; meek; free from pride. "Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me, for I am meek and lowly in heart." (Matt. Xi. 29) Origin: Low, + -ly. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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