meanly

• Adverbio que significa 'de manera cruel, desagradable o egoísta' o 'de un modo que muestra falta de generosidad'. También puede significar 'pobremente o de forma miserable' al describir una cualidad o estado.

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.

   de manera mezquina

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscruellymaliciouslypettilyselfishlyspitefullystingilyunkindly

   Antónimosgenerouslykindlyliberallymagnanimouslynobly

2. In a humble or lowly mannerC1formal

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

   De manera humilde o pobre

   • 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.

   Sinónimosabjectlyhumblylowlypoorly

   Antónimosgrandlyhaughtilynoblyproudly