scantily

• Adverbe signifiant « en petite quantité, en faible mesure ou degré ; insuffisamment ou à peine ». S'emploie surtout dans l'expression « scantily clad » (vêtu de façon légère ou sommaire) pour décrire une personne portant très peu de vêtements.

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.

   à peine

   • 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.

   Synonymesbarelyhardlyinsufficientlymeagerlyslightlysparinglysparselythinly

   Antonymesabundantlyamplycopiouslygenerouslylavishlyplentifully

2. In a revealing mannerB2informal

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

   de manière peu vêtue

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

   Synonymesskimpily

   Antonymeschastelydecentlymodestly