scantily

• Adverbio que significa «en pequeña cantidad, tamaño o grado; insuficientemente o apenas». Se usa sobre todo en la frase «scantily clad» (escasamente vestido) para describir a alguien que lleva muy poca ropa.

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.

   escasamente, de manera insuficiente

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbarelyhardlyinsufficientlymeagerlyslightlysparinglysparselythinly

   Antónimosabundantlyamplycopiouslygenerouslylavishlyplentifully

2. In a revealing mannerB2informal

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

   de manera reveladora

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

   Sinónimosskimpily

   Antónimoschastelydecentlymodestly