meager — lacking in quantity or quality; inadequate
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: lacking in quantity or quality; inadequate
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmiːɡər/
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
The orphan stared at his meager bowl of thin soup and one crust of bread.
Me-ager's enthusiasm can't hide the meager pile of crumbs
Though supplies are meager, the heart stays eager!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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.
Breakdown
Latin 'macrum' (lean, thin) → Old French 'megre' → English 'meager' (lacking in quantity or quality)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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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