Your English writing platform
Discover LudwigThe phrase "a measly" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to describe something that is considered insignificant, small, or inadequate in quantity or quality.
Example: "He only received a measly bonus this year, which was disappointing after all his hard work."
Alternatives: "a paltry" or "a trivial".
Exact(60)
Just a measly £30.
A measly 18 per cent of sales.
St Petersburg had a measly $84m.
Per-capita income is a measly $11,350.
The centre-right ARD took a measly 16.7%.
Mr. Mellencamp, 60, has released only a measly 26 albums.
On those reserves, banks receive a measly 2% in interest.
Google accounts for a measly 4% of searches there.
Yet the 13th hole is a measly 115 yards.
Services grew by a measly 0.1%, quarter on quarter.
Japan had a measly 296 medals coming in.
Write better and faster with AI suggestions while staying true to your unique style.
Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com