Smallish and Scarce

Smallish

Smallish adjective - Of a size that is less than average.
Usage example: a smallish row of bushes lining the yard

Scarce and smallish are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Scarce" instead an adjective "Smallish".

Nearby Word: small

Scarce

Scarce adjective - Less plentiful than what is normal, necessary, or desirable.

Smallish and scarce are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Smallish" instead an adjective "Scarce".

Nearby Words: scarcity, scarcely, scarceness
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