meanly
/ˈminli/
adverb
- In a cruel, unkind, or unfair manner.
- She was treated meanly by her coworkers for no good reason.
- He spoke meanly to the new student, making everyone uncomfortable.
- The king acted meanly toward his servants, refusing them basic comforts.
- In a way that shows a lack of generosity; stingily.
- They lived meanly, never spending a penny on anything unnecessary.
- The company paid its workers meanly, barely above minimum wage.
- He tipped the waiter meanly, even though the service was excellent.
- In a poor, humble, or low-quality manner.
- The meal was meanly prepared, with little care or flavor.
- They dwelt meanly in a small shack at the edge of town.
- The family was dressed meanly, in worn-out clothes.
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