scant
adjectiveDivide scant into syllables:
scant
How to pronounce scant:
Definition of scant:
- scant (adjective):
- scarcely sufficient
- less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so.
Synonyms for scant:
scarcelimitedpoorminimalmereinadequatelackingsparseexiguousbareShow 12 more
Antonyms for scant:
convenientmultitudinousconsideratecommensuratespaciousworthwhileplentycountlessopulentdenseShow 15 more
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