scantily

English

Etymology

scanty +‎ -ly

Adverb

scantily (comparative more scantily, superlative most scantily)

1. In a scanty manner; not fully; not plentifully; sparingly; parsimoniously.
   • 2006 1/17, Melissa Block, “Analysis: British Parliamentarian among reality TV show cast”, NPR_ATC:

     American interest is provided by former NBA star, Dennis Rodman, and the scantily clad Traci Bingham, formerly of "Baywatch."

References

• scantily in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911
• scantily in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913