lowly

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

ruОписывает кого-то или что-то, имеющее низкий статус, ранг или значение; скромный или непритязательный.esDescribe a alguien o algo que tiene un estatus, rango o importancia bajo; humilde o sin pretensiones.frDécrit quelqu'un ou quelque chose de statut, rang ou importance faible; modeste ou sans prétention.deBezeichnet jemanden oder etwas mit niedrigem Rang, Status oder geringer Bedeutung; bescheiden, anspruchslos oder demütig.ptDescreve alguém ou algo de baixo status, posição ou importância; humilde ou sem pretensão.zh形容某人或某物地位、等级或价值低下；也指谦逊、不张扬、朴实的。arيصف شخصًا أو شيئًا ذا مكانة أو رتبة أو قيمة منخفضة؛ متواضع أو غير متطلب.

1. Humble or modest B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruСкромныйeshumilde o modestofrHumble ou modestedeDemütigptHumildezh卑微的arمتواضع

   同义词: basecommonhumbleignoblelowbornmeekmenialmodestobscureordinaryplainplebeianself-effacingunassumingunpretentious

   反义词: arroganthaughtyhigh-rankingloftyproudsuperior

2. Inferior or unimportant B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruНизкийesHumilde, de baja condiciónfrInférieur ou sans importancedeNiedrigptBaixozh低微arوضيع

   同义词: basehumbleignobleinferiorinsignificantlowmeanmenialobscureunimportant

   反义词: exaltedhighimportantnoblesuperior

• lowlier comparative form
• lowliest superlative form