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Dictionary

low•ly

Pronunciation: (lō'lē), [key]
—adj., -li•er, -li•est,
—adv.

—adj.
1. humble in station, condition, or nature: a lowly cottage.
2. low in growth or position.
3. humble in attitude, behavior, or spirit; meek.

—adv.
1. in a low position, manner, or degree: a lowly placed shelf.
2. in a lowly manner; humbly.
3. in a quiet voice; softly: to converse lowly.

Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.

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