meager — lacking in quantity or quality; inadequate
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: lacking in quantity or quality; inadequate
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmiːɡər/
Korean meaning: 양이나 질이 부족한, 빈약한
Korean pronunciation: **미**거
Example Sentences
- The intern's meager salary barely covered his ramen budget.
- Despite her meager savings, she donated to charity.
- The restaurant served meager portions at premium prices.
meager
ADJECTIVE//ˈmiːɡər//
lacking in quantity or quality; inadequate
A worried mother serves her children a meager dinner
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Though supplies are meager, the heart stays eager!
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Origin
From Old French 'megre' meaning thin or lean, derived from Latin 'macrum' meaning lean or thin. The word entered English through Norman French influence.
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“The intern's meager salary barely covered his ramen budget.”
“Despite her meager savings, she donated to charity.”
“The restaurant served meager portions at premium prices.”
“His meager attempt at cooking resulted in ordering pizza again.”
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