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lowly vs humble

humble vs lowly

lowly and humble both are adjectives.

lowly is not a verb while humble is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lowly No Yes No No
humble No Yes Yes No
As adjectives, lowly and humble are synonyms defined as:
  • lowly and humble: low or inferior in station or quality
Other synonyms of lowly include low, modest, small.
As adjectives, lowly and humble are synonyms defined as:
  • lowly and humble: of low birth or station (`base' is archaic in this sense)
Other synonyms of lowly include base, baseborn.
As adjectives, lowly and humble are synonyms defined as:
  • lowly and humble: used of unskilled work (especially domestic work)
Other synonyms of lowly include menial.
lowly (adjective) humble (adjective)
low or inferior in station or quality marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful
inferior in rank or status low or inferior in station or quality
of low birth or station (`base' is archaic in this sense) of low birth or station (`base' is archaic in this sense)
used of unskilled work (especially domestic work) used of unskilled work (especially domestic work)
lowly (verb) humble (verb)
cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
cause to be unpretentious
Difference between lowly and humble

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