Definitions
- Describing clothing that is revealing or barely covers the body. - Referring to a small or inadequate amount of something. - Talking about a thin or sparse material or texture.
- Describing clothing that is revealing or barely covers the body. - Referring to a small or inadequate amount of something. - Talking about a thin or sparse material or texture.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is lacking in quantity or coverage.
- 2Both can be used to describe clothing that is revealing or barely covers the body.
- 3Both can be used to describe a small or inadequate amount of something.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Skimpy is more commonly used to describe clothing, while scanty is more commonly used to describe a small or inadequate amount of something.
- 2Connotation: Skimpy has a more negative connotation and can imply that something is inappropriate or insufficient, while scanty is more neutral.
Remember this!
Skimpy and scanty are synonyms that describe something that is lacking in quantity or coverage. While they have similar meanings, skimpy is more commonly used to describe clothing that is revealing or insufficient, while scanty is more commonly used to describe a small or inadequate amount of something. Additionally, skimpy has a more negative connotation and can imply that something is inappropriate or insufficient, while scanty is more neutral.
