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scantily

adverb

  1. with little
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Pronunciation: /ˈskæntɪli/

adv

Etymology: Etymology tree English scanty Middle English -ly English -ly English scantily From scanty + -ly.

  1. Sparingly; not plentifully; not fully; in a scanty manner.

    It was rather a nod than a bow, and indicated either that he was an old friend, or that he was scantily versed in the usual social forms.

    This brought me into the study itself. It is a scantily furnished room.