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Definition of "scantily" [scant•i•ly]

  • In a scanty manner; not fully; not plentifully; sparingly; parsimoniously. (adverb)

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Use "scantily" in a sentence
  • "She told the New York Times, "She's like a Page 3 girl," Neophitou said, referring to the scantily clad voluptuous women featured in the Sun, a London tabloid."
  • "Also, the poster is described as scantily clad, not naked - I am guessing that one could take their kids to the beach and see women (live, not pictures) dressed similarly."
  • "O'BRIEN: Well, you're the one who said tacky statue, not me, but they're kind of scantily clad."