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slenderly

slenderly

5.8
In a small amount or number
  • adverb
  • /ˈslɛndərli/
translation icon : escasamente
  • Their meal was slenderly portioned, leaving them still hungry afterward.

Examples

  • The region is slenderly populated compared to major cities.

  • The resources were allocated slenderly this year.

  • Funding for the project was slenderly provided by the local government.

  • He is slenderly built, with long limbs and narrow shoulders.

  • He spoke slenderly about his achievements.

  • The budget for the event was slenderly approved, making it difficult to plan properly.

  • The support for the program was slenderly given, which limited its effectiveness.

Synonyms

lightly
vsslenderly
55 1.0

With only a small amount of food or drink

is small in amount across contexts rather than only in consumption
sparingly
vsslenderly
15 3.5

Using only a small amount

is small in amount but not always chosen by restraint
meagerly
vsslenderly
  • US
1 6.8

In a small way that is not enough

is about small amount or degree rather than necessarily poor quality
negligibly
vsslenderly
1 5.6

In a way that is so small it does not matter

is small in amount but not necessarily unimportant or irrelevant
leanly
vsslenderly
4.2

In a thin, simple way without extra things

is about small amount or degree rather than only physical thinness
tinily
vsslenderly
6.7

In a very small, quiet way that is hard to hear

is about meager amount rather than very small physical size or delicacy

Antonyms

49 2.0

In a way that gives more money or help than expected

32 3.5

In large amounts that are more than enough

How Small

barely
1.0
slenderly
5.8
slightly
885 1.0

Surface Forms

slenderly positive

Morphology

slenderly = slender (transparent) = slender + ly

Direct formation from the adjective 'slender' with the adverbial suffix '-ly'; 'slender' can mean 'small in amount' so the adverbial meaning 'in a meager manner' follows predictably.

Etymology

Slenderly is formed from slender plus the ending -ly, and slender means 'thin' or 'small in amount'. So, if something is given 'slenderly', it is given 'in a small or meager way'.