meager
mea
ˈmi
mi
ger
gɜr
gēr
/mˈiːɡɐ/
meagre

Definition & Meaning of "meager"in English

meager
01

lacking in quantity, quality, or extent

meager definition and meaning
Disapproving
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
most meager
Comparative
more meager
gradable
Examples
The family survived on a meager income, struggling to make ends meet.
02

(of people or animals) lean or thin, often suggesting a lack of nourishment or robustness

Disapproving
Examples
The stray dog was meager, with ribs visible through its fur.
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