scantily clad
Showing much skin
Scantily clad means wearing very little clothing, with much of the body exposed.
The phrase typically describes someone in revealing attire—a bikini, lingerie, or similar: The magazine featured scantily clad models.
It often carries a mildly disapproving or titillating tone, depending on context.
- underdressedInsufficiently clothed for occasion
- half-nakedPartly unclothed state
- revealingMaking known what's hidden
- bareLacking any covering
- underclothedWearing insufficient garments
exposed · skimpy · seminude · uncovered · shirtless · nudity · crop top · midriff · navel · halter top · low cut · plunging neckline · lace · thigh · sheer · see through · body con · lingerie
amount of clothing/body coverage
scantily cladbundled up
Wearing heavy clothing
covered up · wrapped up · fully dressed · overdressed · swaddled