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Definition of: lowly
(lō′lē) adjective ·li·er, ·li·est
1. Situated or lying low, as land.
2. Having low rank or importance; unpretending; humble. See synonyms under HUMBLE.
—adverb
1. In a manner appropriate to humble life; rudely; meanly.
2. In a meek or modest manner.
—low′li·ness noun
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