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meanly

Meanly (adv) means Humbly, of or from low social status; basely.

adv
1
Humbly, of or from low social status; basely.
2
Poorly or inadequately.
3
In a mean manner; ill-willed, nastily.
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Etymology

From Middle English meneli, meneliche, equivalent to mean + -ly.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of meanly?

"meanly" (adv) means humbly, of or from low social status; basely.

What are the different meanings of meanly?

"meanly" has 3 main meanings: 1. Humbly, of or from low social status; basely; 2. Poorly or inadequately; 3. In a mean manner; ill-willed, nastily.

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