meagerly — in a way that is small in quantity or poor in quality; inadequately or insufficiently
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in a way that is small in quantity or poor in quality; inadequately or insufficiently
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmiːɡərli/
Example Sentences
- The intern was paid so meagerly that he had to eat ramen every day.
- She lived meagerly during college, saving every penny for tuition.
- The startup was so meagerly funded that they used cardboard boxes as desks.
meagerly
ADVERB[/ˈmiːɡərli/]
in a way that is small in quantity or poor in quality; inadequately or insufficiently
a volunteer ladels soup from a nearly empty pot into a bowl held by a hopeful person. The ladle scrapes the bottom of the pot, gathering only a thin, watery broth with very few vegetables. The bowl receives just a small portion that barely covers the bottom. The person receiving the soup looks disappointed but grateful while others in line behind them appear worried. Other volunteers shake their heads sadly at the empty shelves and depleted food supplies. resources being distributed in a way that is small in quantity and inadequate to meet the need
He counts his coins meagerly while others rush by eagerly
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“The intern was paid so meagerly that he had to eat ramen every day.”
“She lived meagerly during college, saving every penny for tuition.”
“The startup was so meagerly funded that they used cardboard boxes as desks.”
“Despite being meagerly equipped, the team managed to complete the project.”
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