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meanly

UK
/ˈmiːnli/
US
/ˈminli/

Translations

meanlyadverb
UK
/ˈmiːnli/
US
/ˈminli/
She spoke meanly to her classmates, making them feel unwelcome.
Elle a parlé méchamment à ses camarades de classe, leur donnant l'impression de ne pas être les bienvenus.
pauvrementSens vieilli ou littéraire.
The family lived meanly in a one-room hut by the river.
La famille vivait pauvrement dans une cabane d'une seule pièce au bord de la rivière.
chichementPour l'idée de parcimonie ou d'avarice.
The landlord treated his tenants meanly, keeping most of the profits for himself.
Le propriétaire traitait ses locataires chichement, gardant la plus grande partie des profits pour lui.
Synonyms
cruelly
unkindly
miserably
scornfully
pettily

Definitions

meanlyadverb
In a cruel or unkind manner.
She spoke meanly to her classmates, making them feel unwelcome.
In a poor, lowly, or humble manner; poorly or shabbily.
The family lived meanly in a one-room hut by the river.
In a miserly or ungenerous manner; stingily.
The landlord treated his tenants meanly, keeping most of the profits for himself.
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