Synonyms for Meager
Definition of meager
adjective
- deficient in amount or quality or extent; "meager resources"; "meager fare"
13 synonyms found
Writing tips for "meager"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like exiguous, hardscrabble, marginal can replace "meager" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 13 alternatives available, "meager" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Meager" in song lyrics
See how meager is used in real songs:
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"A heap of fools I keep all low and meager"
Gravediggaz, Tricky — Tonight is a Special Night -
"Take out the trash in a couple of days the stench of decomposition's meager"
Necro — Dead Body Disposal