Lowliness: meaning, definitions and examples

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lowliness

 

[ ˈloʊlinəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in humility

The quality or state of being humble or modest; the opposite of pride or arrogance. It is the act of showing a modest opinion of one's own importance.

Synonyms

humility, meekness, modesty

Examples of usage

  • She accepted the award with lowliness and gratitude.
  • His lowliness made him approachable and well-liked by all.

Translations

Translations of the word "lowliness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 humildade

🇮🇳 नम्रता

🇩🇪 Demut

🇮🇩 kerendahan hati

🇺🇦 покірність

🇵🇱 pokora

🇯🇵 謙遜 (けんそん)

🇫🇷 humilité

🇪🇸 humildad

🇹🇷 alçakgönüllülük

🇰🇷 겸손 (겸손)

🇸🇦 تواضع

🇨🇿 pokora

🇸🇰 pokora

🇨🇳 谦卑 (qiānbēi)

🇸🇮 ponižnost

🇮🇸 auðmýkt

🇰🇿 күлкілілік

🇬🇪 თავმდაბლობა

🇦🇿 təvazökarlıq

🇲🇽 humildad

Etymology

The word 'lowliness' originated from the Old English word 'lāwliċnes', which meant the quality of being lowly or humble. Over time, it evolved to its current form, retaining its essence of humility and modesty. The concept of lowliness has been celebrated in various cultures and religions as a virtue that promotes kindness, empathy, and selflessness.

See also: below, low, lowball, lowbrow, lower, lowest, lowlife, lowly, lowness.