scant
adjective
barely sufficient in amount or quantity; not abundant; almost inadequate.
scantly
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a word derived from
scant.
Example Sentences
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Trump, who has scantly used the Meta-owned platforms, and refused to return to Twitter/X after Elon Musk restored his account access, is much more active on his own social media platform, Truth Social.
From Salon ● Jul. 13, 2024
The business model and LIV’s lofty ambitions, however far-fetched they might seem in this early stage, are scantly visible right now.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 6, 2022
First, China would face a humanitarian crisis in its scantly populated northwest region, as millions of North Koreans flee the ensuing anarchy.
From Slate ● Mar. 6, 2017
Rami Malek won best actor in a drama for “Mr. Robot,” another highly regarded but scantly watched series.
From New York Times ● Sep. 18, 2016
Rub over very scantly with powdered saltpeter, mixed well through moist sugar, then lay down in salt for a fortnight, else cover with brine made thus.
From Dishes & Beverages of the Old South by Martha McCulloch-Williams
