Meanly and Shyly

Meanly

Meanly adverb - In a manner showing no signs of pride or self-assertion.
Usage example: meanly silent up to that point, he now felt that fair criticism was turning into gratuitous insult

Shyly and meanly are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shyly" instead an adverb "Meanly".

Nearby Words: mean, meanness

Shyly

Shyly adverb - In a shy or timid or bashful manner.
Show all Definitions
Synonyms for Shyly

Meanly and shyly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Meanly" instead an adverb "Shyly".

Nearby Words: shy, shyness, shyer
Cite this Source
Shyly and Meanly. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/meanly/shyly
Meanly & Shyly. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/meanly/shyly>.
Shyly or Meanly. 2016. Accessed August 13, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/meanly/shyly.
Google Ngram Viewer shows how "meanly" and "shyly" have occurred on timeline