# lowkey vs lowly

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### lowkey
*adjective · frequency rank #39,902*
Alternative spelling of low-key.

### lowly
*adjective · IPA /ˈləʊli/ · frequency rank #20,420*
Not high; not elevated in place; low.

## Source
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