"lowsome" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more lowsome [comparative], most lowsome [superlative]
Etymology: From low + -some. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|low|some}} low + -some Head templates: {{en-adj}} lowsome (comparative more lowsome, superlative most lowsome)
  1. Characterised by lowness; marked by low status, quantity, or degree; lowish; lowly
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