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Definition of meanly

meanly

/ˈmiːnli/
mean · ly
Adjective:mean
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• adverb

1

In an unkind, spiteful, or malicious manner.

Example

"The older boy laughed meanly when his younger brother dropped the ice cream cone."

2

In a stingy, ungenerous, or miserly manner.

Example

"Despite his vast fortune, the landlord lived meanly and refused to heat the building properly."

3

In a poor, shabby, or humble manner; of low rank or inferior quality.

Example

"The travelers were meanly dressed in threadbare coats and worn boots."

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• Rhymes for meanly

• Nearby Words

meaningless
meaninglessly
meaninglessness
meanly
meanness
means
meanspiritedness

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the adjective 'mean' (from Old English 'gemǣne', meaning 'common' or 'shared') and the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Meanly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/meanly
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