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lowly Synonyms

Another word for lowly

Choosing another word for lowly depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Low in social status, rank, importance, or esteem.

Usage Example

"He began his career as a humble intern at the publishing house before eventually becoming the editor-in-chief."

Strongest
humble
Strong
modest
obscure
plebeian
ignoble
unpretentious
common

• adjective (Context 2)

Meek, unassuming, or free from pride and arrogance in spirit or demeanor.

Usage Example

"The monk was admired throughout the village for his gentle and humble disposition."

Strongest
humble
meek
Strong
unassuming
modest
deferential

• adverb (Context 3)

In a humble, meek, or unassuming manner.

Usage Example

"The petitioner bowed humbly before the council to present his request."

Strongest
humbly
meekly
Strong
modestly
deferentially

Opposites of lowly

The opposite of lowly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

exalted
arrogant
haughtily
haughty
arrogantly
lofty
proud
proudly
See all opposites of lowly

• Nearby Words

lowlife
lowlight
lowliness
lowly
lowness
lox
loyal

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Lowly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/lowly
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