scantily

Definition of scantilynext

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for scantily
Adverb
  • When opportunities arise, whether lowly paid or not, we’re often left with no other choice than to take the role that pays meagerly.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Fraser hopes against hope that this whole debacle will increase their tip, however meagerly.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2025
Adverb
  • In addition, there’s been little encouraging economic news of late — statewide or nationally — that would boost economic optimism.
    Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Shares of Amazon were little changed.
    Michelle Fox, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
Adverb
  • The image is tightly cropped, the carriage wheels slightly cut off.
    Hilton Als, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Improvements included plenty of new alien ships to battle, as well as an invincibility ability for your ship to make the levels slightly less challenging.
    Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 4 Apr. 2026
Adverb
  • That night, Kane was injured, and Carsley tried to pick the boldest, most talented team possible, with Jude Bellingham nominally up front, and Foden, Palmer, Gordon and Bukayo Saka in, too.
    Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Signs would nominally point Joe.
    Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Scantily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scantily. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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