Scantily
adverb
In a way that does not cover the body sufficiently.
He was scantily dressed in the cold weather.
Often appears as...
- scantily clad
- scantily dressed
adverb
In a way that is small or insufficient in quantity or amount.
The room was scantily furnished with a single chair.
Often appears as...
- scantily supplied
- scantily equipped
adverb
In a way that does not cover the body sufficiently.
He was scantily dressed in the cold weather.
Often appears as...
- scantily clad
- scantily dressed
adverb
In a way that is small or insufficient in quantity or amount.
The room was scantily furnished with a single chair.
Often appears as...
- scantily supplied
- scantily equipped
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be aware that describing someone as 'scantily dressed' can imply disapproval or objectification in some cultures.
The performers were criticized for being scantily dressed.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Imagery
'Scantily' often paints a visual picture; use it to emphasize the lack of clothing vividly.
The painting depicted a scantily clad goddess.
Pro Tip 3/3Focus on Exposure
'Scantily' specifically highlights the exposure of the body, more than the clothing's style or fashion.
Despite the chill, she was scantily clothed.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be aware that describing someone as 'scantily dressed' can imply disapproval or objectification in some cultures.
The performers were criticized for being scantily dressed.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Imagery
'Scantily' often paints a visual picture; use it to emphasize the lack of clothing vividly.
The painting depicted a scantily clad goddess.
Pro Tip 3/3Focus on Exposure
'Scantily' specifically highlights the exposure of the body, more than the clothing's style or fashion.
Despite the chill, she was scantily clothed.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be aware that describing someone as 'scantily dressed' can imply disapproval or objectification in some cultures.
The performers were criticized for being scantily dressed.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Imagery
'Scantily' often paints a visual picture; use it to emphasize the lack of clothing vividly.
The painting depicted a scantily clad goddess.
Pro Tip 3/3Focus on Exposure
'Scantily' specifically highlights the exposure of the body, more than the clothing's style or fashion.
Despite the chill, she was scantily clothed.
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Video examples
Hula PIPE National...
by the scantily clad people performing ungodly dances so shocked that they persuaded then Queen K Kimani to ban the dance so the hula went underground for almost 60 years except for a few people who managed to get official permission
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Feats of memory anyone...
She is scantily clad, she's dancing on your coffee table, and she's singing "Hit Me Baby One More Time." And then, follow me into your kitchen. In your kitchen, the floor has been paved over with a yellow brick road,
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Are we ready for...
he answers the door standing before him is a gorgeous scantily clad showgirl she looks at him and says I'm here for super that's fine says George I'll take the soup
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The weird, wonderful,...
high school sophomore named olive opened up her Twitter account and noticed something really strange was happening 30 scantily clad women had followed her
Video examples
Hula PIPE National...
by the scantily clad people performing ungodly dances so shocked that they persuaded then Queen K Kimani to ban the dance so the hula went underground for almost 60 years except for a few people who managed to get official permission
Video examples
Feats of memory anyone...
She is scantily clad, she's dancing on your coffee table, and she's singing "Hit Me Baby One More Time." And then, follow me into your kitchen. In your kitchen, the floor has been paved over with a yellow brick road,
Video examples
Are we ready for...
he answers the door standing before him is a gorgeous scantily clad showgirl she looks at him and says I'm here for super that's fine says George I'll take the soup
Video examples
The weird, wonderful,...
high school sophomore named olive opened up her Twitter account and noticed something really strange was happening 30 scantily clad women had followed her
Example 1 of 4
Quote examples
Geena Davis
American Actress
We're showing kids a world that is very scantily populated with women and female characters. They should see female characters taking up half the planet, which we do.
Quote examples
Geena Davis
American Actress
We're showing kids a world that is very scantily populated with women and female characters. They should see female characters taking up half the planet, which we do.
Example 1 of 1
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