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skimpy Synonyms

Another word for skimpy

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

Short and revealing; using very little fabric or covering little of the body (of clothing).

Usage Example

"The dancers wore revealing costumes that offered no protection against the evening chill."

Strongest
revealing
scanty
Strong
brief
minimal

• adjective (Context 2)

Providing or consisting of less than is needed or expected; meager in amount, size, or fullness.

Usage Example

"After a long day of hiking, we were disappointed by the meager portions served at the lodge."

Strongest
meager
scanty
Strong
sparse
paltry
inadequate
insufficient

Opposites of skimpy

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

generous
ample
modest
abundant
plentiful
lavish
conservative
voluminous
See all opposites of skimpy

• Nearby Words

skimp
skimpily
skimpiness
skimpy
skin
skincare
skinflint

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