scanty
gb/skˈænti/ us/skˈænti/
C1
Inglés
~ 6400
Acepciones
0 acepciones
adjective
C1
property
1
Too small in amount or number
Very small in amount or number, so that it is not really enough.
Patrón de uso:
scanty [amount] of [something]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use *scanty* where *few* or *little* is more natural in everyday speech (e.g., saying *scanty friends* instead of *few friends*). *Scanty* is mainly used with abstract or non‑count nouns such as *evidence, information, details, resources, rainfall*, and it sounds more written or formal. It is not used as a verb, so forms like *to scanty* are incorrect.
Sinónimos
insufficient (More general and neutral; common in both spoken and written English.)
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meager (Similar meaning but often suggests something thin, poor, or disappointing.)
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limited (Focuses on the idea of a small or restricted amount, without sounding as old‑fashioned as 'scanty'.)
Antónimos
ample (Stresses that there is more than enough of something.)
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plentiful (Emphasizes a large, easily available amount, the opposite of 'scanty'.)
Colocaciones
scanty evidence
|scanty information
|scanty details
|scanty resources
|scanty rainfall
|scanty support
Temas
quantity
|information
|nature
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The report was based on scanty evidence and a few unverified interviews.
- Due to scanty rainfall this year, the crops have failed in many areas.
- Information about his early life is scanty and often contradictory.
- With only scanty savings, they could not afford to take the risk.
- The committee complained that they had received only scanty details before the vote.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- We have only scanty information about the accident.
- The village has scanty water in the dry season.
- There was scanty food, so everyone ate only a little.
- Because of scanty evidence, the case was hard to decide.
adjective
C1
property
2
Very small, revealing clothing
Describing clothes that are very small and do not cover much of the body.
Patrón de uso:
scanty [item of clothing]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse this meaning with the more general sense of 'not enough'. When referring to clothing, *scanty* describes how little of the body is covered, not just that the amount of clothing is small in number. It is usually used before a clothing noun (*scanty dress, scanty bikini*), not on its own as a noun.
Sinónimos
skimpy (Very common in everyday speech; sounds slightly more informal than 'scanty'.)
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revealing (Focuses more on how much of the body is shown, not just the small amount of cloth.)
Antónimos
modest (Stresses that the clothing covers the body well and does not show much skin.)
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full-length (Highlights that a garment covers most of the body, opposite of 'scanty' clothes.)
Colocaciones
scanty clothing
|scanty outfit
|scanty bikini
|scanty dress
|scanty underwear
|scanty swimwear
Temas
clothing
|appearance
|social
|body
Ejemplos
- The ad was criticized for showing models in very scanty clothing.
- She avoided wearing scanty outfits at work to keep a professional image.
- The beach was crowded with tourists in shorts, T‑shirts, and rather scanty swimwear.
- Some clubs have rules against overly scanty dresses or tops.
- He felt uncomfortable with the show's reliance on scanty costumes to attract attention.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- She does not like scanty dresses.
- Some people think scanty clothes are not polite at work.
- The singer wore a scanty outfit on stage.
- The party invitation said that scanty clothing was not allowed.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
scanty
AFI
GB/skˈænti/
US/skˈænti/
Sílabas y acento
scanty (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (scanty)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: scanty
- Comparative: scantier
- Superlative: scantiest
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
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