lowly
adj.having a low rank or a very simple position in society. It describes someone or something that is not powerful, rich, or important.
adj.occupying a humble or low position in a hierarchy; lacking in status, importance, or rank.
“He started his career as a lowly clerk in the mailroom.”
“Even the most lowly tasks in the kitchen are essential for the restaurant to run smoothly.”
“The novel explores the life of a lowly stable hand who eventually rises to become a respected advisor to the king through sheer perseverance.”
Typically used attributively before a noun to emphasize a lack of status.
Lowly is an adjective meaning humble; it is not the adverbial form of 'low' used for volume or physical height.
“While Chelsea would still need to improve considerably to win the title, they were better than their lowly 10th-place finish last season suggests.”
From low + -ly; compare Middle English lowly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.