meagerly

/ˈmiːɡərli/
adverb
  1. In a way that is very small in amount or not enough; scantily.
    • The workers were meagerly paid for their long hours.
    • The charity's funds were meagerly distributed among the many applicants.
    • The room was meagerly furnished with only a bed and a chair.
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