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measly Synonyms

Another word for measly

Choosing another word for measly depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Contemptibly small, meager, or inadequate in amount, size, or value.

Usage Example

"After working overtime all weekend, he received only a paltry bonus for his efforts."

Strongest
paltry
meager
pitiful
Strong
scanty
puny
skimpy
piddling
trifling
pathetic
niggling

• adjective (Context 2)

Infected with measles, or containing larval tapeworm cysts (especially of pork or beef).

Usage Example

"The health inspector immediately condemned the shipment of diseased pork before it could reach the market."

Strong
diseased
infected
Weak
spotted

Opposites of measly

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

uninfected
generous
substantial
abundant
healthy
plentiful
ample
lavish
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• Nearby Words

meantime
meanwhile
measles
measly
measurability
measurable
measurableness

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