Pronunciation: /ˈloʊli/
adjective low in position, rank, or importance
A1 The lowly ant works hard to gather food for the colony.
A2 She lived in a lowly cottage on the outskirts of town.
B1 The lowly clerk dreamed of one day becoming a manager.
B2 Despite his lowly beginnings, he rose to become a successful entrepreneur.
C1 The lowly task of data entry may seem mundane, but it is crucial for accurate record keeping.
C2 The artist started out in a lowly studio apartment, but now owns a mansion overlooking the city.
adverb in a low or humble manner
A1 She walked lowly down the street, trying to avoid attention.
A2 The old man lived in a lowly cottage at the edge of the village.
B1 The actor started his career in lowly roles before making it big in Hollywood.
B2 Despite his lowly beginnings, he worked hard and eventually became a successful entrepreneur.
C1 The author's early works were dismissed as lowly by critics, but he later gained recognition for his literary genius.
C2 Even in his lowly position as a janitor, he took pride in his work and always did his best.
formal The lowly intern worked diligently to complete the tasks assigned to them.
informal The lowly assistant was always willing to help out with any task.
slang The lowly worker was just trying to make ends meet.
figurative Even the lowly ant plays a crucial role in the ecosystem.
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