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scantily

/ˈskæn.tɪ.li/

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adverb

/ˈskæn.tɪ.li/C1formal
  • ruНаречие, означающее «в малом количестве, размере или степени; недостаточно или едва». Чаще всего используется во фразе «scantily clad» (скудно одетый) для описания человека, носящего очень мало одежды.

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.

    ruСкудно

    • 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.

    Synonymsbarelyhardlyinsufficientlymeagerlyslightlysparinglysparselythinly

    Antonymsabundantlyamplycopiouslygenerouslylavishlyplentifully

  2. In a revealing mannerB2informal

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

    ruОткровенно

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

    Synonymsskimpily

    Antonymschastelydecentlymodestly

Forms
  • more scantily comparative form
  • most scantily superlative form
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