scantily
pronunciation
How to pronounce scantily in British English:
UK [ˈskæntɪlɪ]
How to pronounce scantily in American English:
US [ˈskæntɪlɪ]
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- Adverb:
- in a sparse or scanty way
Word Origin
- scantily (adv.)
- 1774; see scanty + -ly (2).
Example
- 1. The indonesian playboy included pictures of scantily clad women , but no nudity .
- 2. I received very little training so I felt scantily equipped for the work I was expected to do .
- 3. Are you wearing this for me ? You didn 't have to dress so scantily to get my attention , you always have it .
- 4. Scantily clad showgirls , mediaset 's speciality , may not be the only reason .
- 5. Perhaps the answer lies in the access gyms offer to gaggles of lithe and scantily clad ( if not entirely gumnos ) strangers .