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meager Synonyms

Another word for meager

Choosing another word for meager depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Lacking in quantity or quality; inadequate or scanty.

Usage Example

"The family struggled to survive on his scanty wages during the economic downturn."

Strongest
scanty
sparse
paltry
Strong
skimpy
inadequate
measly
insufficient
deficient

• adjective (Context 2)

Having little flesh; thin, lean, or emaciated.

Usage Example

"After weeks of illness, his once robust frame had become frail and lean."

Strongest
lean
thin
gaunt
Strong
emaciated
scrawny
skinny
skeletal
spare

Opposites of meager

The opposite of meager shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

abundant
plump
plentiful
ample
copious
bountiful
corpulent
stout
See all opposites of meager

• Nearby Words

meadowland
meadowlark
meadowsweet
meager
meagerly
meagerness
meal

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Meager. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/meager
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