Meanly: meaning, definitions and examples

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meanly

[ ˈmiːnli ]

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adverb

In an unkind or malicious manner.

Synonyms

cruelly, maliciously, unkindly

Examples of usage

He spoke meanly about his coworkers behind their backs.
She treated her employees meanly, without any compassion.
Don't act meanly towards others, treat them with respect and kindness.

Translations

Translations of the word "meanly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mesquinhamente

🇮🇳 कृपणता से

🇩🇪 gemein

🇮🇩 dengan kejam

🇺🇦 підло

🇵🇱 podle

🇯🇵 卑劣に

🇫🇷 méchamment

🇪🇸 mezquinamente

🇹🇷 aşağılık bir şekilde

🇰🇷 비열하게

🇸🇦 بخسة

🇨🇿 podle

🇸🇰 podlo

🇨🇳 卑鄙地

🇸🇮 podlo

🇮🇸 illilega

🇰🇿 қатыгездікпен

🇬🇪 ბოროტად

🇦🇿 alçaqcasına

🇲🇽 mezquinamente

Word origin

The word 'meanly' originated from the Middle English word 'menely', which meant 'in a moderate degree'. Over time, its meaning shifted to convey the idea of acting in an unkind or malicious manner. The word has been used in English literature and everyday language to describe behavior that is lacking in kindness or compassion.