Synonyms for Lowly (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (low or inferior in station or quality):
humble, low, modest, small
WordNet sense 2 (of or characteristic of low rank or importance):
inferior
WordNet sense 3 (used of unskilled work (especially domestic work)):
menial
WordNet sense 4 (not having or showing or requiring special skill or proficiency):
unskilled
WordNet sense 5 (inferior in rank or status):
petty, secondary, subaltern, subordinate, junior-grade, lower-ranking
WordNet sense 6 (younger; lower in rank; shorter in length of tenure or service):
junior
WordNet sense 7 (of low birth or station (`base' is archaic in this sense)):
base, baseborn
WordNet sense 8 (of humble birth or origins):
lowborn
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