lowly

• Décrit quelqu'un ou quelque chose de statut, rang ou importance faible; modeste ou sans prétention.

Describes someone or something that is low in status, rank, or importance; humble or modest.

1. Humble or modestB2formal

   Having a low rank, position, or social status; not proud or arrogant.

   Humble ou modeste

   • He came from a lowly background but achieved great success.
   • She remained lowly despite her fame and fortune.
   • The lowly servant performed his duties without complaint.

   Synonymesbasecommonhumbleignoblelowbornmeekmenialmodestobscureordinaryplainplebeianself-effacingunassumingunpretentious

   Antonymesarroganthaughtyhigh-rankingloftyproudsuperior

2. Inferior or unimportantB2formal

   Of a low or inferior quality or status; not significant.

   Inférieur ou sans importance

   • The lowly clerk was overlooked for promotion.
   • They lived in a lowly cottage on the outskirts of town.
   • His lowly position in the company meant he had little influence.

   Synonymesbasehumbleignobleinferiorinsignificantlowmeanmenialobscureunimportant

   Antonymesexaltedhighimportantnoblesuperior