- a variation of meager.
meagre
Britishadjective
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deficient in amount, quality, or extent
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thin or emaciated
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lacking in richness or strength
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of meagre
C14: from Old French maigre, from Latin macer lean, poor
Example Sentences
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It was Gill who made the main contribution in the chase of a meagre 259.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
"Most migrant workers with meagre earnings can't afford to pay so much," says Rajesh Kumar.
From BBC ● Apr. 7, 2026
The Ifo Institute said this week a drawn-out conflict would put a brake on the recovery, reducing growth this year down from one percent to a meagre 0.6 percent.
From Barron's ● Mar. 13, 2026
Santorini last year saw a 12.8-percent drop in air arrivals between June and September, while Mykonos had to settle for a meagre 2.4-percent increase.
From Barron's ● Feb. 12, 2026
After they choked down their meagre supper, Meera sat with her back against a wall, sharpening her dagger on a whetstone.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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