Scantly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈskæntli/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Scantly is an adverb meaning In a way that is slightly lacking, that is scant of how much should be provided.
Meaning
In a way that is slightly lacking, that is scant of how much should be provided.
More Meanings
- Barely; hardly; scarcely.
Example Sentences
We hold a tourney here to-morrow morn, / And there is scantly time for half the work.
He scantly filled the bag, increasing his profits but getting dissatisified customers.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include scantily, meagerly, meagrely, slenderly, skimpingly, sparely.
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