meanly

• 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。

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.

   卑鄙地

   • 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.

   同义词cruellymaliciouslypettilyselfishlyspitefullystingilyunkindly

   反义词generouslykindlyliberallymagnanimouslynobly

2. In a humble or lowly mannerC1formal

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

   卑微地

   • 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.

   同义词abjectlyhumblylowlypoorly

   反义词grandlyhaughtilynoblyproudly