Moderately; not in a great degree. In the reign of Domitian, poetry was meanly cultivated.

Without dignity or rank; in a low condition; as meanly born.

Poorly; as meanly dressed.

Without greatness or elevation of mind; without honor; with a low mind or narrow views. He meanly declines to fulfill his promise. Would you meanly thus rely . On power, you know, I must obey?

Without respect; disrespectfully. We cannot bear to hear others speak meanly of our kindred.