Lowly
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
Overmodest and lowly are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Overmodest" instead an adjective "Lowly".
Nearby Word: lowliness
Overmodest
Overmodest adjective - Affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way.
Lowly and overmodest are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lowly" instead an adjective "Overmodest".
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Overmodest and Lowly. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/lowly/overmodest
Lowly & Overmodest. N.p., 2016. Web. 16 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/lowly/overmodest>.
Overmodest or Lowly. 2016. Accessed August 16, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/lowly/overmodest.
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