(of a belief, opinion or state of mind) Superlative for not favorable
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In the lowest position
“The decision to move the news section to the lowest portion of the page, I believe, was bad.”
Of a minimum amount, quantity, size, or degree
“I try to play my radio at the lowest volume so as not to annoy the neighbors.”
Having the least or smallest height
“Ned Fulton scaled the lowest wall of the Alamo, dropped into the darkness, and ran.”
Lowest or most inferior in rank or quality
“Those who say that this effect is too high to aim for are in the lowest rank of beings.”
Relating to, or forming, the base, or point of origin
Offering or constituting the minimum required without elaboration or luxury
Furthest to the rear
Superlative for situated at a lower, or lowermost, level in comparison to someone or something else
“The book you're looking for is on the low shelf of the bookcase.”
Superlative for significantly below an amount or level that is adequate
“Our bodies typically go into a state of starvation when food supplies are low.”
Superlative for ranking below things in importance
“Frivolous matters will have to be regarded as being of low priority for our busy department.”
Superlative for ranking below other people or things in importance or class
“He is married to, but estranged from, Molly Farren, an opium-addicted woman of low birth.”
Superlative for depressed or lacking in energy
“He's feeling understandably low given the recent spate of unfortunate events he has had to endure.”
Superlative for weak or lacking in strength
“She's still feeling a bit low as she continues to recover from her recent illness.”
Superlative for low in audible volume
“Keep your voices low so as not to draw attention to yourselves.”
Superlative for below average in price or cost
“The store currently has an oversupply of pineapples, and you can now get them for a low price.”
Superlative for inferior to what is expected or desired
“Complacency has led to the low standard of most of the company's recent products.”
Superlative for having little expectation of success or achievement
“You have low expectations for your staff, and sadly, they have performed accordingly.”
(of a belief, opinion or state of mind) Superlative for not favorable
“I have a low opinion of rap lyrics made up primarily of ego-enhancing and self-aggrandizing banter.”
Superlative for low in pitch or tone
“Michael did not suggest that having multiple nose surgeries would help him sing low notes.”
Superlative for contemptuous of what is right or honorable
“From my point of view, there is only one man of low morals standing before me with a gutter mouth.”
(of art or culture) Superlative for considered to be inferior in quality and refinement
“Pop art represented a painting style devoted to erasing the boundaries between high and low art.”
(of women's clothing) Superlative for cut so as to reveal the neck and the upper part of the chest
“The bridesmaids were given red dresses with low necks and frilly hems.”
Superlative for dead, no longer alive or living
“Dozens of villagers were laid low by the deadly tornado.”
Superlative for of, near, or relating to the equator
“Our cruise would traverse through the low northern latitudes.”
The least or smallest amount or quantity possible, attainable, or required
The common or lower-class of people collectively or as a mass
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