Scantily: meaning, definitions and examples

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scantily

[ ˈskæntəli ]

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dressed

In a way that is revealing or suggestive of more than is decent.

Synonyms

revealing, scant, skimpy

Examples of usage

She was dressed scantily in a short skirt and crop top.
The dancers were scantily clad in their performance.

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furnished

In a way that is barely sufficient or adequate.

Synonyms

barely, minimally, sparingly

Examples of usage

The room was scantily furnished with just a bed and a small table.
They lived in a scantily decorated apartment.

Translations

Translations of the word "scantily" in other languages:

🇵🇹 escassamente

🇮🇳 अल्पता से

🇩🇪 spärlich

🇮🇩 sedikit

🇺🇦 скупо

🇵🇱 skąpo

🇯🇵 わずかに

🇫🇷 peu

🇪🇸 poco

🇹🇷 kıt kanaat

🇰🇷 드물게

🇸🇦 بشكل ضئيل

🇨🇿 skrovně

🇸🇰 skromne

🇨🇳 稀少地

🇸🇮 skromno

🇮🇸 varla

🇰🇿 аздап

🇬🇪 მცირედ

🇦🇿 azca

🇲🇽 poco

Word origin

The word 'scantily' originated from the adjective 'scanty', which dates back to the late 16th century. It is derived from the Old Norse word 'skamt', meaning 'short' or 'scant'. Over time, 'scantily' evolved to describe something done in a limited or insufficient manner, whether in terms of clothing or furnishings.

See also: scant, scantiness, scantly, scanty.