Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
meager
adjective
/ˈmiːɡər/
Definition
Having little flesh, fat, or substance; thin or lean.
Examples
- The meal was meager and hardly filled me up.
- Her meager income made it difficult to save money.
- He has only a meager understanding of the topic.
Meaning
Describes something that is small in amount, quality, or fullness.
Synonyms
- insufficient
- scanty
- skimpy
- puny
- dearth
