Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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lowly | No | Yes | No | No |
humble | No | Yes | Yes | No |
lowly (adjective) | humble (adjective) |
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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) |
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cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of | |
cause to be unpretentious |