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SCANTIER Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word scantier. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word scantier. (close relations)
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skimpy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• containing little excess

• (of clothing) revealing the body

inadequate
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

adjective satellite

• of insufficient quantity to meet a need

insufficient
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement

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

meager
adjectiveadj
adjective

• deficient in amount or quality or extent

paltry
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not worth considering

• contemptibly small in amount

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

bare
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
adjective

• not having a protective covering

• lacking its natural or customary covering

adjective satellite

• having no clothes on the body

• lacking in magnitude or quantity

• just barely adequate or within a lower limit

• apart from anything else; without additions or modifications

• lacking a surface finish such as paint

• providing no shelter or sustenance

• having everything extraneous removed including contents

• lacking embellishment or ornamentation

verb

• expose to view

• make public

• lay bare

spare
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• an extra component of a machine or other apparatus

• an extra car wheel and tire for a four-wheel vehicle

• a score in tenpins; knocking down all ten after rolling two balls

adjective satellite

• thin and fit

• more than is needed, desired, or required

• not taken up by scheduled activities

• kept in reserve especially for emergency use

• lacking in magnitude or quantity

• lacking embellishment or ornamentation

verb

• refrain from harming

• save or relieve from an experience or action

• give up what is not strictly needed

• use frugally or carefully

step-in
verbv
noun

• short underpants for women or children

Best Hypernyms For SCANTIER

Here is a list of related hypernyms for scantier, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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underpants

Alternatives for SKIMPY

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