lowly

(adjective, adverb)

adjective

1. humble in character or status.

- a lowly parish priest

Similar word(s): inferior, humble, low, small

2. inferior in rank or status

- a lowly corporal

Similar word(s): junior, petty, secondary, subaltern

3. used of unskilled work (especially domestic work)

Similar word(s): unskilled, humble, menial

4. of humble beginnings.

- of humble (or lowly) birth

Similar word(s): lowborn, baseborn, humble

adverb

1. In a low manner; humbly; meekly; modestly.

2. In a low condition; meanly.