Definition

Describing something that is very small in amount, quantity, or quality; lacking in fullness or richness.

Example

The meagerest meal left him feeling hungry soon after.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Did you see the portions at that new restaurant?

Yeah, they were pretty small, almost the meagerest I've ever seen!

I know, right? I left feeling hungry!

Same here! I guess we should try somewhere else next time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Meagerest → It is formed from "meager" (from Old French *maigre*, meaning thin or lean) and the superlative suffix "-est" (meaning most). The word "meagerest" means the most thin or lean, referring to something that is lacking in quantity or quality.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'thin' or 'lean' ('meager') and remember that 'meagerest' means the most lacking or the least abundant.

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