Meaning & use
Lowly
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Having a humble or low social, economic, or official rank or position.
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He started his career in a lowly position as a mailroom clerk.
Despite her lowly beginnings, she rose to become CEO of the company.
A note on using this word
Lowly can also function as an adverb meaning 'in a humble manner,' though the adjective use is far more common today.
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exaltedlofty
Another way to use it
2. adverb
In a modest, humble manner.
She spoke lowly of her own achievements, preferring to praise her team.
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