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In a humble, modest, or deferential manner
“While standing in front of the majestic mountain peak, the explorer meanly admired its grandeur, deeply humbled by nature's awe-inspiring beauty.”
In a malevolent manner
“The old witch cackled meanly as she cast a spell on the innocent villagers.”
In a way or manner characterized by a lack of resources, especially financially
“He lived meanly, struggling to make ends meet, unable to afford even the most basic necessities.”
In a sarcastic or mocking manner
In a poor, unsatisfactory, or inadequate way
Cruelly or savagely, without mercy or remorse
In a manner that is unfair, unjust or dishonest
In a way or manner characterized by a lack of resources, especially financially
“He was a man of mean understanding, little information, and uncertain temper.”
(especially of a place) Adverb for poor in quality and appearance
“Real-estate prices were high, and the couple could only afford a mean apartment on the rough side of town.”
Adverb for of low birth or social class
“Jon was outwardly a man of mean birth, yet commanded the respect of all before him.”
Adverb for very high in quality
“He sure knows how to make a mean steak.”
Adverb for showing a high level of skill or expertise
“Kanye is certainly a mean wordsmith, arguably better than Marshall.”
Adverb for contemptible in nature
“Pulling the chair out from under him was a really mean thing to do.”
(of a quantity) Adverb for calculated as a mean or average
“Tropical climates have a mean temperature that is higher than that found in polar climates.”
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