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meanly

/ˈmiːn.li/

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adverb

B2formalcommon/ˈmiːn.li/

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.

ruНаречие, означающее 'жестоким, недобрым или эгоистичным образом' или 'способом, демонстрирующим отсутствие щедрости'. Также может означать 'бедно или убого' при описании качества или состояния.esAdverbio 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.frAdverbe signifiant 'de manière cruelle, méchante ou égoïste' ou 'd'une façon qui manque de générosité'. Peut aussi signifier 'pauvrement ou misérablement' en décrivant une qualité ou un état.deAdverb, 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.ptAdvérbio que significa 'de maneira cruel, maldosa ou egoísta' ou 'de forma que demonstra falta de generosidade'. Também pode significar 'pobremente ou de modo miserável' ao descrever qualidade ou estado.zh副词,表示以残忍、不善良或自私的方式,或表现出不慷慨的方式;也可形容贫穷、简陋的状态或质量。arحال بمعنى 'بطريقة قاسية أو خبيثة أو أنانية'، أو 'بطريقة تدل على عدم الكرم أو البخل'. وقد تدل أيضاً على 'رداءة الحال أو الفقر أو الضعة' عند وصف شيء ما.

  1. In a selfish or unkind manner B2 formal

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

    • 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.

    ruПодлоesde manera mezquinafrDe manière mesquine ou avaredeGemeinptMesquinhamentezh卑鄙地arبخلاً ودناءة

    Sinônimos: cruellymaliciouslypettilyselfishlyspitefullystingilyunkindly

    Antônimos: generouslykindlyliberallymagnanimouslynobly

  2. In a humble or lowly manner C1 formal

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

    • 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.

    ruСкромноesDe manera humilde o pobrefrDe manière humble ou modestedeDemütigptHumildementezh卑微地arبتواضع

    Sinônimos: abjectlyhumblylowlypoorly

    Antônimos: grandlyhaughtilynoblyproudly

  • more meanly comparative form
  • most meanly superlative form