Timidly, cowardly; also (in Old English) basely.

In a vile manner (in various senses of the adjective).

= vilely, adv. Now only in combinations.

Vilely, in ill plight.

Like a caitiff. Vilely, basely, despicably, badly.

basely, meanly (with allusion to the scab in sheep).

= vilely, adv.

As adv. Wickedly, vilely.

With reprehensible cowardice, treachery, or meanness; despicably, dishonourably.

Not nobly; in an ignoble or dishonourable manner. Cf. ignobly, adv.

In a manner that stains morality or honour; dishonourably, despicably, sordidly.

In a shabby manner (see the adjective).

= basely, adv. 5.