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scantily

UK
/ˈskæn.tɪ.li/
US
/ˈskæn.tɪ.li/

Translations

scantilyadverb
UK
/ˈskæn.tɪ.li/
US
/ˈskæn.tɪ.li/
sommairementSe dit surtout d’une tenue ou d’un corps peu couvert.
The model was scantily dressed for the fashion show.
Le mannequin était sommairement vêtue pour le défilé de mode.
parcimonieusementPour une quantité faible, insuffisante ou clairsemée.
After the storm, the grocery shelves were scantily stocked.
Après la tempête, les rayons de l’épicerie étaient parcimonieusement approvisionnés.
Synonyms
barely
meagerly
insufficiently
sparsely
slightly

Definitions

scantilyadverb
In a way that is lacking in clothing or covering.
The model was scantily dressed for the fashion show.
In a small or insufficient degree; meagerly or sparsely.
After the storm, the grocery shelves were scantily stocked.
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