NYT Dictionary

LOWLY

/ˈloʊli/
AdjectiveAdverbLOW-lylow-ly · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2021, 2023

Meaning

Not high; not elevated in place; low.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From low + -ly; compare Middle English lowly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

nethernonhighunhighcommonignobleplebeiandemuremodestunpretentiousabased

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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