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- [loh]
- /loʊ/
- /ˈləʊ.nes/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [loh]
- /loʊ/
Definitions of lowness word
- adjective lowness situated, placed, or occurring not far above the ground, floor, or base: a low shelf. 1
- adjective lowness of small extent upward; not high or tall: A low wall surrounds the property. 1
- adjective lowness not far above the horizon, as a planet: The moon was low in the sky. 1
- adjective lowness lying or being below the general level: low ground. 1
- adjective lowness designating or pertaining to regions near sea level, especially near the sea: low countries. 1
- adjective lowness bending or passing far downward; deep: a low bow. 1
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Origin of lowness
First appearance:
before 1125 One of the 6% oldest English words
1125-75; Middle English lowe, lohe (adj. and noun), earlier lāh < Old Norse lāgr (adj.); cognate with Old Frisian lēge, lēch, Dutch laag, Old High German laege; akin to lie2
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Parts of speech for Lowness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lowness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 100% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
lowness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lowness
noun lowness
- distress — great pain, anxiety, or sorrow; acute physical or mental suffering; affliction; trouble.
- dreariness — causing sadness or gloom.
- down-hearted — dejected; depressed; discouraged.
- dole — Robert J(oseph) born 1923, U.S. politician: senator 1969–96.
- mortification — a feeling of humiliation or shame, as through some injury to one's pride or self-respect.
Antonyms for lowness
noun lowness
- happiness — the quality or state of being happy.
- advantage — An advantage is something that puts you in a better position than other people.
- contentment — Contentment is a feeling of quiet happiness and satisfaction.
- joy — a female given name.
- gladness — feeling joy or pleasure; delighted; pleased: glad about the good news; glad that you are here.
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