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- DictionaryMea·ger/ˈmēɡər/
adjective
- 1. (of something provided or available) lacking in quantity or quality: "they were forced to supplement their meager earnings"
The meaning of MEAGER is having little flesh : thin. How to use meager in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Meager.
Meager definition: deficient in quantity or quality; lacking fullness or richness; scanty; inadequate. See examples of MEAGER used in a sentence.
MEAGER definition: 1. US spelling of meagre 2. (of amounts or numbers) very small or not enough: 3. very small in…. Learn more.
Meager means small and often applies to portions. Your mother may only allow you a meager serving of chocolate cake, and you may need to eat a meager serving of veggies in order to deserve that dessert. Meager doesn't mean adequate — it means not enough.
meager. adjective. US (UK meagre) us / ˈmiː.ɡɚ / uk / ˈmiː.ɡə r/. Add to word list. (of amounts or numbers) very small or not enough: meager salary The porters relied on tips, and not their meager salary, to earn a living. meager diet The prisoners existed on a meager diet. Synonyms.
1. deficient in quantity or quality; lacking fullness or richness; scanty; inadequate. a meager salary. meager fare. a meager harvest.
Meager Definition. Deficient in quantity, fullness, or extent; scanty. Deficient in richness, fertility, or vigor; feeble. The meager soil of an eroded plain. Thin; lean; emaciated. Of poor quality or small amount; not full or rich; inadequate. To make lean.