Lowly and Ostentatious

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Lowly adjective - Not having or showing any feelings of superiority, self-assertiveness, or showiness.

Usage example: the nuns at the convent regard themselves as lowly servants of the Lord

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Ostentatious is an antonym for lowly.

Nearby Word: lowliness

Ostentatious adjective - Self-consciously trying to present an appearance of grandeur or importance.

Usage example: an ostentatious man who desperately wants to impress people with his newly acquired wealth

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Lowly is an antonym for ostentatious.

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