meagre

/ ˈmiːɡə /

adjective

1. deficient in amount, quality, or extent

2. thin or emaciated

3. lacking in richness or strength

Other Word Forms

• meagrely adverb
• meagreness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of meagre¹

C14: from Old French maigre, from Latin macer lean, poor

Example Sentences

Problems in traditional trading relationships are among the many problems facing Germany, which is expected to eke out just meagre growth this year after two years of recession.

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But Tuchel had urged Saka to score more often for England after a meagre run in front of goal and the Arsenal forward responded in the 28th minute.

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So far, English strikers have scored only 11 goals between them - and they are on course for a meagre total of 38 collectively, if they continue at their present rate.

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Some had brought their meagre resources: a donkey, a few goats, a horse.

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After two straight years of recession, the German government is forecasting that the economy will eke out meagre growth of 0.2 percent in 2025.

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