Definitions and Examples of poorly, scarcely, austere
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
In a way that lacks sufficient resources, money, or quality.
Example
The school was poorly funded, and the students had to share textbooks.
Only just; almost not; in a way that is barely sufficient or available.
Example
She could scarcely afford to pay her rent after losing her job.
Severely plain and simple; without any decoration or luxury.
Example
The monk lived an austere life, with no material possessions.
Key Differences: poorly vs scarcely vs austere
- 1Poorly describes a lack of resources, money, or quality.
- 2Scarcely describes something that is almost not there or barely sufficient.
- 3Austere describes something that is plain and simple, without any decoration or luxury.
Effective Usage of poorly, scarcely, austere
- 1Enhance Vocabulary: Use these antonyms to expand your vocabulary and express ideas more accurately.
- 2Discuss Social Issues: Incorporate these antonyms in conversations about poverty, inequality, and social justice.
- 3Compare Lifestyles: Utilize these antonyms to compare and contrast different lifestyles, cultures, and societies.
Remember this!
The antonyms of affluently convey a lack of wealth, abundance, or luxury. Use poorly to describe a lack of resources, scarcely to describe something that is almost not there, and austere to describe something that is plain and simple. These antonyms can be used to enhance vocabulary, discuss social issues, and compare lifestyles.
