scanty
3 synonyms and 3 antonyms for scanty, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Not as large or as much as is really needed.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Not as large or as much as is really needed.
“A girl dressed in scanty clothing”
Opposites
Etymology
Formed from scant and -y.
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