Meager

/ˈmiːɡər/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Lacking in quantity or quality; insufficient.

The meager supplies were barely enough to last the winter.

Lacking richness or fullness.

The meager taste of the dish was disappointing.

Thin or lean; not plump.

The meager cat scavenged for scraps in the alley.

Middle English 'megger', from Old French 'mager', from Latin 'macr(us)', meaning 'thin, lean.'

meager resources

Resources that are insufficient or inadequate.

meager income

An income that is low and barely sufficient.

meager appetite

An appetite that is not strong or vigorous.

scanty

Barely sufficient or adequate in quantity.

insufficient

Not enough; inadequate.

spare

Thin or sparse; not abundant.

Lean or skinny

He looked meager after his illness.

Poorly supplied

That party was so meager, there wasn't enough food.