EXIGUOUS Synonyms: 70 Similar and Opposite Words

exiguous

adjective

ig-ˈzi-gyə-wəs

as in sparse

less plentiful than what is normal, necessary, or desirable computer equipment that would be prohibitively expensive, given the rural school's exiguous resources

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Recent Examples of exiguous And because those games can be exiguous, mid-major teams can ill afford to squander those opportunities when presented. —

Michael Arinze, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2023 The holiday sales came as a jolt after China’s exiguous ticket sales of recent weeks. —

Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Oct. 2022 Their taste is undeveloped or chronically exiguous. —

Brian T. Allen, National Review, 2 Apr. 2022

Recent Examples of Synonyms for exiguous

Adjective

The federal government keeps details sparse about what happens in its detention centers.

— Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
When the center-field video board showed the announcement, loud boos rang out from the sparse crowd braving elements.

— Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026