Definition

Describing something that is very small in amount, quantity, or quality, often less than what is expected or needed.

Example

The meagerer portion of food left on the plate made him feel unsatisfied.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

I noticed that the portions at that new restaurant are quite meagerer than what we usually get.

Really? I thought they were supposed to be generous with their servings.

Yeah, it was surprising to see such a meagerer amount on my plate.

That’s disappointing; I’d expect more for the price we paid!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Meagerer is formed from "meager" (from Old French *maigre*, meaning thin or lean) and the suffix "-er" (meaning one who). The word "meagerer" refers to one who is lean or thin, often used to describe someone who is lacking in quantity or quality.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'thin' ('meager') and the '-er' means a person. A meagerer is someone who is thin or lacking in substance.

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