lowly

• Описывает кого-то или что-то, имеющее низкий статус, ранг или значение; скромный или непритязательный.

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.

   Скромный

   • 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.

   Синонимыbasecommonhumbleignoblelowbornmeekmenialmodestobscureordinaryplainplebeianself-effacingunassumingunpretentious

   Антонимыarroganthaughtyhigh-rankingloftyproudsuperior

2. Inferior or unimportantB2formal

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

   Низкий

   • 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.

   Синонимыbasehumbleignobleinferiorinsignificantlowmeanmenialobscureunimportant

   Антонимыexaltedhighimportantnoblesuperior