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low·ly / ˈlōlē/ • adj. (low·li·er, low·li·est) low in status or importance; humble: she was too good for her lowly position. ∎  (of an organism) primitive or simple.• adv. to a low degree; in a low manner: lowly paid workers.DERIVATIVES: low·li·ly / ˈlōləˌlē/ adv.low·li·ness n.

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