scantily

• Adverb, das bedeutet „in geringem Maß, Umfang oder Grad; knapp oder kaum“. Es wird am häufigsten in der Wendung „scantily clad“ (spärlich bekleidet) verwendet, um eine Person zu beschreiben, die sehr wenig Kleidung trägt.

An adverb meaning "in a way that is small in amount, size, or degree; insufficiently or barely." It is most commonly used in the phrase "scantily clad" to describe someone wearing very little clothing.

1. In a small amount or degreeB2formal

   In a way that is insufficient or barely enough; meagerly.

   Spärlich

   • The room was scantily furnished with only a chair and a table.
   • The report was scantily detailed, lacking crucial information.
   • The evidence was scantily provided, making the case weak.

   Synonymebarelyhardlyinsufficientlymeagerlyslightlysparinglysparselythinly

   Antonymeabundantlyamplycopiouslygenerouslylavishlyplentifully

2. In a revealing mannerB2informal

   Wearing very little clothing; in a way that reveals much of the body.

   Knapp bekleidet

   • She was scantily dressed for the beach party.
   • The dancers were scantily clad in colorful costumes.
   • He felt uncomfortable seeing people so scantily attired.

   Synonymeskimpily

   Antonymechastelydecentlymodestly