meanly

• Наречие, означающее 'жестоким, недобрым или эгоистичным образом' или 'способом, демонстрирующим отсутствие щедрости'. Также может означать 'бедно или убого' при описании качества или состояния.

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.

   Подло

   • 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.

   Synonymscruellymaliciouslypettilyselfishlyspitefullystingilyunkindly

   Antonymsgenerouslykindlyliberallymagnanimouslynobly

2. In a humble or lowly mannerC1formal

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

   Скромно

   • 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.

   Synonymsabjectlyhumblylowlypoorly

   Antonymsgrandlyhaughtilynoblyproudly