Meagre (Adjective)
Meaning
Deficient in amount or quality or extent; "meager resources"; "meager fare".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The charity had to make do with meagre donations from the community to fund their projects.
- The meagre salary offered by the company was not enough to cover the employee's living expenses.
- After a meagre breakfast, the hikers set out on their long journey through the wilderness.
- The meagre harvest was a result of the severe drought that had affected the crops all season.
- The hotel's meagre amenities were a disappointment to the guests who had expected more luxury.