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in a manner indicating a small or insufficient amount
- The cabin was scantily furnished, with just a table and a chair.
- He scantily outlined his plan, leaving many questions unanswered.
- The refugees were scantily supplied with food and water.
- Their efforts were scantily rewarded, despite the hard work.
- The room was scantily lit by a single lamp in the corner.
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in a way that involves wearing little or revealing clothing
- The dancers were scantily dressed for the performance.
- He was surprised to find guests at the beach party scantily clad despite the cold.
- Models walked the runway scantily adorned in sheer fabrics.
- The actress appeared scantily outfitted in the music video.
- Tourists sunbathed scantily along the crowded shoreline.