measly

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measly

(adjective)

Meaning

very small or inadequate amount

Example

"The measly portion of food left everyone still hungry after dinner."

Synonyms

trivialinsignificantpaltry

Antonyms

generousampleabundant

More about this word

Word origin
From Middle English 'mesel', meaning miserable or paltry.
Related word forms
  • noun: measliness

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