meanly

🇺🇸 /ˈmiːnli/ 🇬🇧 /ˈmiːnli/
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adverb
R

in a way that is not nice or kind

He spoke to her meanly, making her feel small.

R

in a way that is not generous or stingy

She offered him a small portion of food meanly.

R

appearing poor or not well-off

The room was meanly furnished with old, worn-out furniture.

translation

adv. in a way that is not nice or kind; in a way that is not generous or stingy; appearing poor or not well-off