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The story praised a lowly worker who helped everyone.
What does Lowly mean?
Lowly means humble or simple.
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Humble, simple, or not considered important in rank or status.
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A lowly job can still be important to a community.
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The character began in a lowly position but earned respect through kindness.
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WordLowly.
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MeaningLowly means humble or simple.
ExampleExample: The story praised a lowly worker who helped everyone.
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- Syllables
- loh · lee
- Strongest beat
- loh
- Ending
- lee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on loh.
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lowly
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adjective
lowlier
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adjective
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