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meagre

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective meagre has 1 sense
  1. meager, meagre, meagerly - deficient in amount or quality or extent; "meager resources"; "meager fare"

Definitions from the Web

Term: Meagre

Definition:

Meagre (adjective) - lacking in quantity or quality; not enough or not satisfying.

Meagre (adjective) - very thin or slight.

Meagre (noun) - a lean fish from the Mediterranean Sea, typically found in shallow waters.

Sample Sentences:

As an adjective (lacking in quantity or quality):

  • The company reported meagre profits this quarter.
  • The dessert was delicious but the portion was meagre.
  • She had meagre resources to fund her research.

As an adjective (very thin or slight):

  • He was a meagre figure, weak and malnourished.
  • The meagre light barely illuminated the room.
  • The plant grew weak and meagre due to lack of sunlight.

As a noun (a lean fish from the Mediterranean Sea):

  • I had a delicious meagre for dinner at the seaside restaurant.
  • The fisherman caught a large meagre during his trip.
  • Meagre is a popular ingredient in Mediterranean cuisine.

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