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Meaning of meanly
The primary meaning of "meanly" is to do something in a way that shows a lack of generosity or willingness to spend or give.
Etymology of meanly
The word "meanly" originated from the Old English word "mænan" which meant to intend or purpose, and the suffix "-ly" which forms an adverb
Historically, "meanly" has been used to describe actions or behaviors that are considered ungenerous, stingy, or unkind
Synonyms
poorly
inadequately
insufficiently
scantily
sparely
frugally
stingily
miserly
penuriously
niggardly
parsimoniously
cheaply
ungenerously
begrudgingly
grudgingly
reluctantly
hesitantly
poorly
inadequately
insufficiently
scantily
sparely
frugally
stingily
miserly
penuriously
niggardly
parsimoniously
cheaply
ungenerously
begrudgingly
grudgingly
reluctantly
hesitantly
inadequately
Definitions
- In a stingy or ungenerous way
- * In a manner that is unkind or unpleasant
- * To a degree that is barely adequate or sufficient
Usage Examples
- She meanly refused to lend him any money
- * He meanly criticized her performance in front of everyone
- * The company meanly pays its employees the minimum wage
Antonyms
generously
kindly
liberally
abundantly
amply
sufficiently
adequately
copiously
bountifully
munificently
openhandedly
hospitably
warmly
friendly
cordially
affably
graciously
magnanimously
nobly
altruistically
selflessly
unselfishly