1. comparative form of scanty; smaller in amount, extent, or degree; more inadequate or insufficient

Examples

• The evidence for his theory became even scantier after the new study.
• Her second novel received scantier reviews than her first.
• The vegetation grew scantier as we climbed higher up the mountain.
• The refugees survived on scantier rations during the harsh winter.
• His hair looked scantier each year as he aged.
• The museum’s collection seemed scantier after the major donation was withdrawn.