λιγοστός

Etymology
, form of from the, with omission of initial ⟨ο⟩, perceived as the article. Also see.

Adjective

 * 1) scarce, meagre, short
 * 2) * 1900–1904 (composed) Kostis Palamas Ασάλευτη ζωή [from poem: The Motionless Life.] (@greek-language.gr (in Greek) retr:2018.09.20.
 * "el"
 * "el"

- Ω λιγοστοί κι ω διαλεχτοί κι αρίφνητοι αύριο ίσως!



Usage notes
The difference of and the synonym  is stylistic. is the common word for 'few'; is used less frequently, stressing scarceness, in a more poetic way. Compare to the Shakespearean We happy few. Synonym stresses the lack, the poor condition.

Declension
For degrees of comparions. see.