1. the quality or state of being low in height or position
2. the quality or state of being low in amount, degree, or intensity
3. the quality or state of being low in rank, status, or social position

Examples

• The lowness of the ceiling made the room feel cramped.
• The lowness of the volume made it hard to hear the dialogue.
• Despite the lowness of his birth, he rose to become a respected leader.
• A sense of lowness settled over her after the disappointing news.
• The lowness of the tide exposed rocks along the shore.
• The lowness of the temperature required everyone to wear heavy coats.