lowly

BrE /ˈləʊli/ AmE /ˈloʊli/

adjective en → es

1 HUMBLE B2

having or showing a humble attitude; not proud or important

humilde, modesto

Collocations lowly position

  • He was born into a lowly family.

    Nació en una familia humilde.

2 RANK B1

having a low rank or position in society; not important or powerful

de bajo rango, de baja posición social

Collocations lowly job

  • She started as a lowly clerk and is now the CEO.

    Empezó como una simple secretaria y ahora es la directora ejecutiva.

1 STATUS C1

having or showing a low status; not respected or valued

de bajo estatus, despreciado

Collocations lowly creature

  • The people treated him as a lowly outcast.

    La gente lo trataba como un desecho social.