Definition of the word meanly

Pronunciation of vocabulary meanly

meanlyadverb

hèn hạ

/ˈmiːnli//ˈmiːnli/

Origin of the word meanly

"Meanly" originates from the Old English word "mēne," meaning "common, ordinary, middle." Over time, this evolved into "mean" with senses of "low, base, worthless," and "unworthy of respect." The adjective "mean" then gave rise to the adverb "meanly," meaning "in a mean or despicable manner," highlighting actions characterized by lack of generosity, kindness, or nobility.

Vocabulary summary meanly

typeadverb

meaningmean, mean, mean

Example of vocabulary meanlynamespace

meaning

in a way that is unkind

theo cách không tử tế

  • I have never been treated so rudely and meanly in my life.

    Tôi chưa bao giờ bị đối xử thô lỗ và hèn hạ như vậy trong đời.

meaning

in a way that is not generous

theo cách không hào phóng

  • He meanly refused to contribute to the fund.

    Anh ta có ý từ chối đóng góp vào quỹ.

meaning

looking poor

trông nghèo nàn

  • meanly dressed/furnished

    ăn mặc/đầy đủ đồ đạc tồi tàn

Words, synonyms, related vocabulary meanly

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