meagerly
|mea-ger-ly|
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/ˈmiːɡərli/
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/ˈmiːɡəli/
(meager)
insufficient
Etymology
Etymology Information
'meagerly' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'megre', where 'megre' meant 'lean or thin'.
Historical Evolution
'megre' changed from the Old French word 'maigre' and eventually became the modern English word 'meager'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'lean or thin', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'lacking in quantity or quality'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is lacking in quantity or quality.
The meal was meagerly prepared, leaving everyone still hungry.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42