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scanty Synonyms

Another word for scanty

Choosing another word for scanty 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)

Small or insufficient in quantity, amount, or extent.

Usage Example

"Historians had to piece together the timeline from the scant evidence that survived the fire."

Strongest
scant
meagre
meager
sparse
Strong
skimpy
paltry
inadequate
insufficient
exiguous

• adjective (Context 2)

Smaller in size or coverage than is considered modest or customary (used especially of clothing).

Usage Example

"The performers wore skimpy costumes despite the chilly evening air."

Strongest
skimpy
revealing
Strong
brief
minimal
short

Opposites of scanty

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

plentiful
ample
abundant
modest
copious
profuse
conservative
generous
See all opposites of scanty

• Nearby Words

scantily
scantiness
scantness
scanty
scapegoat
scapegoater
scapula

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