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meager

 

[ หˆmiหษกษ™r ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

description of quantity or quality

Lacking in quantity or quality; inadequate; scanty.

Synonyms

insufficient, minimal, sparse

Examples of usage

  • The meager portions of food left us still hungry.
  • The meager resources available for the project hindered its success.
Context #2 | Adjective

description of appearance

Having a thin or emaciated appearance; lean; gaunt.

Synonyms

scrawny, skinny, undernourished

Examples of usage

  • The meager stray dog looked hungry and weak.
  • His meager frame made him appear fragile and delicate.

Translations

Translations of the word "meager" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น escasso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคฒเฅเคช

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช dรผrftig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sedikit

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผั–ะทะตั€ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ skฤ…py

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไนใ—ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท maigre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ escaso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท az

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋นˆ์•ฝํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุถุฆูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chudรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chudobnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็จ€ๅฐ‘็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ skromen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรฝr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒชแƒ˜แƒ แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ az

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ escaso

Etymology

The word 'meager' originated from the Old French word 'maigre', which means thin or lean. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. Over time, 'meager' has come to represent not only physical thinness but also a lack of quantity or quality in various contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,101, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.