# meanly

**Pronunciation:** /ˈmiːnli/ · MEEN-lee

**CEFR level:** B1

**Part of speech:** 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.
- The child complained that his older brother had meanly hidden his favorite game.

## Synonyms

- ungenerously — Lacking willingness to give or share.
- stingily — Reluctant to spend or give money or resources.
- spitefully — With the intention of harming or upsetting someone.
- cravenly — In a cowardly or contemptible way, often implying a lack of spirit.

## Antonyms

- generously — Willing to give or share more than is usual or expected.
- kindly — In a friendly, generous, or considerate manner.
- nobly — With high moral principles or distinguished character.

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