lowly (B1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈloʊli/
Definition
Having a low social rank, status, or position; humble or ordinary.
Examples
He came from a lowly background but achieved great success.
She was content with her lowly job as a cleaner.
The novel tells the story of a lowly servant who falls in love with a princess.
How to Use lowly
- lowly paid (collocation)
- Describes a job or work that earns very little money. — "The nurses were doing a vital but lowly paid job."
- lowly origins (collocation)
- Refers to a person's humble or poor background. — "She rose from lowly origins to become a respected politician."
- lowly position (collocation)
- A job or role that is considered unimportant or of low status. — "He was content to remain in a lowly position, away from the spotlight."
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