Meaning of meanly in English

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1. Adverb

   meanly

   Definitions

   1. in a nasty ill-tempered manner

   Examples

   • « 'Don't expect me to help you,' he added nastily »
2. 2. in a despicable, ignoble manner

   Examples

   • « this new leader meanly threatens the deepest values of our society »
3. 3. poorly or in an inferior manner

   Examples

   • « troops meanly equipped »
4. 4. in a miserly manner

   Examples

   • « they lived meanly and without ostentation »