Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈloʊlɪli/
KK: /ˈloʊlɪli/
Definition
In a manner that is humble or of low status.
Example
She accepted the award lowlily, showing her modesty.
Conversation

I found a really interesting article about how people live lowlily in some cultures.

That sounds fascinating! What did it say about their lifestyles?

It talked about how they embrace simplicity and value community over wealth.

I love that idea; sometimes living lowlily can lead to more happiness.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
humbly
modestly
submissively
Antonyms
proudly
arrogantly
boastfully
Root Explanation
Lowlily → It is formed from "low" (from Old English "lōw", meaning not high) and "-ly" (a suffix meaning in a manner of). The word "lowlily" means in a low manner or humbly.
Memory Tip
Think of being 'not high' ('low') and doing something 'in a manner' ('-ly') — that's why lowlily means to act in a humble or lowly way.
Visually Confused Words
lolly
owlishly
lowishly
lovelily
lordlily
lonelily