Mediocrely vs. Mediocre — What's the Difference?

In a mediocre way.

Of ordinary or undistinguished quality.

Having no peculiar or outstanding features; not extraordinary, special, exceptional, or great; of medium quality, almost always with a negative connotation.

A person of minor significance, accomplishment or acclaim; a common and undistinguished person.

(historical) A member of a socioeconomic class between the upper ranks of society and the agricultural workers.

Of a middle quality; of but a moderate or low degree of excellence; indifferent; ordinary.

A mediocre person; a mediocrity.

A young monk who was excused from performing a portion of a monk's duties.

Moderate to inferior in quality;

Of no exceptional quality or ability;

Poor to middling in quality;