Meaning of meanly in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Adverb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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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 »

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