Scantily

/ˈskæntɪli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

In a manner that is insufficient or limited in quantity or degree.

The room was scantily furnished, with only a single chair and a small table.

In a way that covers very little of the body; minimally clothed.

The dancers wore scantily clad costumes that left little to the imagination.

Few in number; barely sufficient.

Scantily populated areas often struggle to attract services and resources.

Derived from the word 'scant', meaning barely sufficient or inadequate.

dressed scantily

wearing very few or minimal clothing

scantily clad

wearing very little clothing

scanty resources

limited or insufficient resources

scant

barely sufficient in amount

scantiness

the quality of being insufficient or scant

scarce

in short supply; not readily available

Dressed very revealingly

She was scantily dressed for the beach party.

Having a lack of something

The funds were scantily, barely enough to cover the expenses.