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meanly
adverb
in a miserly manner
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Pronunciation
ˈmiːnli
Meaning
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adverb
in a miserly manner
“they lived meanly and without ostentation”
adverb
poorly or in an inferior manner
“troops meanly equipped”
adverb
in a despicable, ignoble manner
“this new leader meanly threatens the deepest values of our society”
adverb
in a nasty ill-tempered manner
“‘Don't expect me to help you,’ he added nastily”
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Example Sentences
they lived meanly and without ostentation
troops meanly equipped
this new leader meanly threatens the deepest values of our society
‘Don't expect me to help you,’ he added nastily
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