Definition

1. 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

1. in a skimpy manner
   • a skimpily dressed woman