meanly /ˈmiːnli/ adverb3 •In a mean manner; ill-willed, nastily.He meanly refused to ever make a charitable donation. •Poorly or inadequately. •Humbly, of or from low social status; basely.Iphicrates and Marius were meanly born. — 1624 formsmeanlier · more meanly · meanliest · most meanly