Lowsome

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Characterised by lowness; marked by low status, quantity, or degree; lowish; lowly

    "Hanna added the last bit of kindling to the lowsome fire."

Example

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"Hanna added the last bit of kindling to the lowsome fire."

Etymology

From low + -some.

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