measly (Meaning)

Wordnet

measly (s)

contemptibly small in amount

Webster

Infected with measles.

Containing larval tapeworms; -- said of pork and beef.

The measly sum of money offered for the valuable painting was an insult.
The measly turnout at the event highlighted the lack of interest in the topic.
The measly gift she received for her birthday was a disappointment.
His measly salary hardly covered his basic expenses.
The measly attempt at a reconciliation was met with indifference.
The measly crowd that gathered for the rally was a far cry from what was expected.
The measly score he achieved on the test was not indicative of his true abilities.
The measly accommodations provided for the guests were barely acceptable.
The measly reward offered for the stolen jewelry was a joke.
The measly evidence presented in court was insufficient to convict the accused.

contemptibly small in amountInfected with measles., Containing larval tapeworms; -- said of pork and beef.

paltry,nominal, tiny, slight, inconsiderable, inconsequential, insignificant, piddly, pimping, chicken

big, substantial, substantial, important, big,considerable, significant, significant, considerable, serious

The measly sum of money offered for the valuable painting was an insult.

The measly turnout at the event highlighted the lack of interest in the topic.

The measly gift she received for her birthday was a disappointment.

His measly salary hardly covered his basic expenses.