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modest vs lowly

lowly vs modest

modest and lowly both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
modest No Yes No No
lowly No Yes No No
As adjectives, modest and lowly are synonyms defined as:
  • modest and lowly: low or inferior in station or quality
Other synonyms of modest include humble, low, small.
modest (adjective) lowly (adjective)
not offensive to sexual mores in conduct or appearance low or inferior in station or quality
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself inferior in rank or status
humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness of low birth or station (`base' is archaic in this sense)
low or inferior in station or quality used of unskilled work (especially domestic work)
relatively moderate, limited, or small
not large but sufficient in size or amount
free from pomp or affectation
Difference between modest and lowly

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