skimpily
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Definition
- Adverb:
- In a manner that provides or uses less than what is needed or expected; scantily or meagerly: The primary meaning describes doing something with an inadequate or insufficient amount.
- While wearing very little or revealing clothing: A common, specific usage describing a state of dress that is minimal or barely covering.
Usage and Examples
Adverb (General Insufficiency):
- The report was skimpily researched, lacking crucial data.
- He skimpily applied paint to the wall, resulting in an uneven finish.
Adverb (Insufficient Dress):
- The dancers were skimpily clad in sequins and feathers.
- Despite the cold weather, some attendees arrived skimpily dressed for the outdoor event.
Advanced Usage and Nuance
- The adverb often carries a negative connotation of inadequacy or criticism when referring to provision or effort (e.g., ).
- When describing dress, it can be neutral or carry connotations depending on context, from factual description to disapproval based on perceived modesty.
Variants and Related Words
- Skimpy (adjective): Providing or consisting of less than is needed; meager or small. Also used for clothing that is small and revealing.
- a skimpy meal; a skimpy bikini
- Skimp (verb): To spend, use, or provide less than what is necessary or fair.
- Don't skimp on the ingredients if you want the sauce to taste right.
Synonyms
- Scantily: In a way that is small or insufficient in amount. Often used interchangeably with "skimpily," especially regarding dress ().
- Meagerly: In a lacking or deficient manner.
- Sparingly: In a restricted or frugal manner.
- Inadequately: In a way that is not sufficient.
Antonyms
- Amply: In a plentiful or generous manner.
- Lavishly: In a rich, elaborate, or generous way.
- Adequately: In a sufficient or acceptable manner.
- Modestly (regarding dress): In a way that avoids excess or revealing clothing.
Adverb
- in a skimpy manner
- a skimpily dressed woman