MEAGER Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word meager. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for MEAGER
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inadequate | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task adjective satellite • of insufficient quantity to meet a need | ||||||||
paltry | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • not worth considering • contemptibly small in amount | ||||||||
scanty | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • short underpants for women or children adjective satellite • lacking in magnitude or quantity • (of clothing) revealing the body | ||||||||
light | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
adjective • of comparatively little physical weight or density • (used of color) having a relatively small amount of coloring agent • of the military or industry; using (or being) relatively small or light arms or equipment • not great in degree or quantity or number • psychologically light; especially free from sadness or troubles • characterized by or emitting light • of little intensity or power or force • (physics, chemistry) not having atomic weight greater than average noun • a divine presence believed by Quakers to enlighten and guide the soul • (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation • any device serving as a source of illumination • a particular perspective or aspect of a situation • the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light • an illuminated area • a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination • the visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes as created in pictures • a person regarded very fondly • having abundant light or illumination • mental understanding as an enlightening experience • merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance • public awareness • a visual warning signal • a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires adverb • with few burdens adjective satellite • (used of vowels or syllables) pronounced with little or no stress • easily assimilated in the alimentary canal; not rich or heavily seasoned • (used of soil) loose and large-grained in consistency • (of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims • moving easily and quickly; nimble • demanding little effort; not burdensome • weak and likely to lose consciousness • very thin and insubstantial • marked by temperance in indulgence • less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so • having little importance • intended primarily as entertainment; not serious or profound • silly or trivial • designed for ease of movement or to carry little weight • having relatively few calories • (of sleep) easily disturbed • casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior verb • introduce light into • begin to smoke • to come to rest, settle • cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat • fall to somebody by assignment or lot; passed • alight from (a horse) • start or maintain a fire in | ||||||||
limited | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • small in range or scope noun • public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops adjective satellite • subject to limits or subjected to limits • including only a part • mediocre • not excessive • having a specific function or scope • not unlimited | ||||||||
scant | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so verb • work hastily or carelessly; deal with inadequately and superficially • limit in quality or quantity • supply sparingly and with restricted quantities | ||||||||
skimpy | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • containing little excess • (of clothing) revealing the body | ||||||||
slender | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • being of delicate or slender build • very narrow • having little width in proportion to the length or height • small in quantity | ||||||||
sparse | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • not dense | ||||||||
thin | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • of relatively small extent from one surface to the opposite or in cross section • lacking excess flesh • relatively thin in consistency or low in density; not viscous • (of sound) lacking resonance or volume adverb • without viscosity adjective satellite • very narrow • not dense • lacking spirit or sincere effort • lacking substance or significance verb • lose thickness; become thin or thinner • make thin or thinner • lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture • take off weight | ||||||||
measly | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • contemptibly small in amount | ||||||||
meagerly | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adjective • deficient in amount or quality or extent adverb • to a meager degree or in a meager manner | ||||||||
meagre | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • deficient in amount or quality or extent | ||||||||
scrimpy | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • deficient in amount or quality or extent | ||||||||
stingy | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • unwilling to spend (money, time, resources, etc.) • deficient in amount or quality or extent |