Definitions
- Describing a person who is modest and unassuming. - Referring to an action or behavior that shows respect and deference. - Talking about a situation or circumstance that is not grandiose or ostentatious.
- Describing a person who is of low social status or rank. - Referring to a job or occupation that is considered menial or unimportant. - Talking about a place or position that is humble or unimpressive.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a lack of grandiosity or ostentation.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a person's character or behavior.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a place or position.
What is the difference?
- 1Social status: Humble does not necessarily connote low social status, while lowly specifically refers to someone of low rank or status.
- 2Connotation: Humble has a positive connotation, while lowly can have a negative connotation.
- 3Occupation: Lowly specifically refers to a job or occupation that is considered menial or unimportant, while humble does not have this association.
- 4Behavior: Humble refers to modest and respectful behavior, while lowly does not have this association.
- 5Usage: Humble is more versatile and commonly used than lowly.
Remember this!
While humble and lowly both describe a lack of grandiosity or ostentation, they differ in their specific contexts. Humble refers to a person's character or behavior that is modest and respectful, or a situation that is not grandiose or ostentatious. On the other hand, lowly refers to a person's social status or a job that is considered menial or unimportant. Humble has a positive connotation, while lowly can have a negative connotation.
