CEFR B1

meanly

adverb

Meaning

In a stingy, ungenerous, or spiteful way.

Examples

  • She behaved meanly, refusing to help even when it was easy.
  • He accused his business partner of acting meanly to cheat him out of his share.

Pronunciation: /ˈmiːnli/

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