Antonyms for lowliness

Grammar : Noun

Spell : loh-lee

Phonetic Transcription : ˈloʊ li

Definition 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

Synonyms for lowliness

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