humilis: humillimus (mean-spirited, especially of things that proceed from such a spirit; e.g., prayers, speeches, etc., but also, of men): infimus (of the lowest, most submissive kind; e.g., prayers): illiberalis: sordidus (unworthy of a free, liberal-minded man): abjectus (low, despicable). Grovelling character, humilitas: grovelling flattery, adulationes foedae: blanditiae verniles (such as house slaves address to their masters).