Measly and Simple

Measly

Measly adjective - So small or unimportant as to warrant little or no attention.

Simple and measly are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Simple" instead an adjective "Measly".

Simple

Simple adjective - Free from all additions or embellishment.

Measly and simple are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Measly" instead an adjective "Simple".

Both words in one sentence

  • QWOP. Who would had thought the simple act of running for even a measly five meters can be so hard?
  • If you have enough patience (or leveled up your sword enough) it can be done for a measly 50 experience.note  Since the Bubble gets stunned long enough to strike it again, this is actually a very simple way to get a lot of XP when 50 is still a big deal.
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