1. meaner - Noun
2. meaner - Adjective
meaner
comparative form of mean: more mean
meaner (plural meaners)
One who means or intends something.
Never ascribe to an opponent motives meaner than your own. J. M. Barrie
The devil is an optimist if he thinks he can make people meaner. Karl Kraus
Reasoning at every step he treads, Man yet mistakes his way, Whilst meaner things, whom instinct leads, Are rarely known to stray. William Cowper
Great God, I ask thee for no meaner pelf Than that I may not disappoint myself, That in my action I may soar as high As I can now discern with this clear eye. Henry David Thoreau
When one that holds communion with the skies Has fill'd his urn where these pure waters rise, And once more mingles with us meaner things, 'T is e'en as if an angel shook his wings. William Cowper
Ambition will take you And ride you too far and Conservatism bring you to boredom once more Sit down by the river And watch the stream flow Recall all the dreams That you once used to know The things you've forgotten That took you away To pastures not greener but meaner. Van Morrison