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measly

/ˈmiːz.li/

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adjective

/ˈmiːz.li/B2formal
  • ruОписывает количество, которое является очень маленьким, недостаточным или презрительно низким.

Describes an amount or quantity that is very small, inadequate, or contemptibly low.

  1. Contemptibly smallB2informal

    So small or insignificant that it is disappointing or insulting; paltry.

    ruНичтожно малый

    • He received a measly tip for his hard work.
    • They offered me a measly ten dollars for the painting.
    • The company gave us a measly 1% raise this year.
    • She spent a measly amount of time on the assignment.

    Synonymsbeggarlyinsignificantmeagermiserablepaltrypitifulpunyscantskimpysorrystingytrivial

    Antonymsabundantampleconsiderablegenerouslargelavishsignificantsubstantial

Forms
  • measlier comparative form
  • measliest superlative form
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