meanly

• Adverb, das bedeutet 'auf grausame, böse oder egoistische Weise' oder 'auf eine Weise, die mangelnde Großzügigkeit zeigt'. Es kann auch 'armselig oder dürftig' bedeuten, wenn es die Qualität oder einen Zustand beschreibt.

An adverb meaning 'in a cruel, unkind, or selfish manner' or 'in a way that shows lack of generosity.' It can also mean 'in a poor or shabby manner' when describing quality or condition.

1. In a selfish or unkind mannerB2formal

   Acting in a way that is stingy, petty, or lacking generosity.

   Gemein

   • He meanly refused to share his lunch with the hungry child.
   • She meanly criticized her colleague's work in front of everyone.
   • They meanly hoarded supplies while others went without.

   Synonymecruellymaliciouslypettilyselfishlyspitefullystingilyunkindly

   Antonymegenerouslykindlyliberallymagnanimouslynobly

2. In a humble or lowly mannerC1formal

   Living or behaving in a way that shows low social status or poverty.

   Demütig

   • The family lived meanly in a small cottage by the river.
   • He was born meanly but rose to great wealth through hard work.
   • They dressed meanly, with patched clothes and worn shoes.

   Synonymeabjectlyhumblylowlypoorly

   Antonymegrandlyhaughtilynoblyproudly