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Synonyms for lowliness


Grammar : Noun
Spell : loh-lee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈloʊ li

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Définition of lowliness

Origin :
  • early 15c., from lowly + -ness.
  • noun modesty
Example sentences :
  • Strong in lowliness, they neither blanch in heat nor pine in frost.
  • Extract from : « Art in England » by Dutton Cook
  • It is equally unwise to impress him with his greatness and not with his lowliness.
  • Extract from : « The Outline of Science, Vol. 1 (of 4) » by J. Arthur Thomson
  • Lowliness and want are hated by men; but do not go from the Way, to escape them.
  • Extract from : « The Sayings Of Confucius » by Confucius
  • They judge of the office of the ministry by the lowliness of the person.
  • Extract from : « Commentary on Genesis, Vol. II » by Martin Luther
  • Lowliness is taking the place that becomes me; holiness, giving God the place that becomes Him.
  • Extract from : « Holy in Christ » by Andrew Murray
  • Lowliness is holiness, because it gives all the glory to God.
  • Extract from : « Holy in Christ » by Andrew Murray
  • It is promising, sir; 'lowliness is young ambition's ladder,' as the Swan says.
  • Extract from : « The Caxtons, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • The very faith which accepts the gospel has its root in lowliness of mind.
  • Extract from : « Sermons » by Clement Bailhache
  • His lowliness was falling away, his sense of his own importance was coming back to him.
  • Extract from : « Back Home » by Irvin S. Cobb
  • It takes its kingdom with entreaty, and not with contention, and keeps it by lowliness of mind.
  • Extract from : « George Fox » by George Fox

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