meagre

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Adjective meagre has 1 sense

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.