1. Moderately; not in a great degree.
2. In the reign of Domitian, poetry was meanly cultivated. [Not used.]
3. Without dignity or rank; in a low condition; as meanly born.
4. Poorly; as meanly dressed.
5. Without greatness or elevation of mind; without honor; with a low mind or narrow views. He meanly declines to fulfill his promise.
6. Would you meanly thus rely
7. On power, you know, I must obey?
8. Without respect; disrespectfully. We cannot bear to hear others speak meanly of our kindred.