Penurious
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British pronunciation/pɛnjˈʊɹɪəs/
American pronunciation/ˌpɛnˈjuɹiəs/

Definition & Meaning of "penurious"

penurious
01

having an extreme lack of money

02

reluctant to spend money or other resources

penurious

adj

penury

n

penuriously

adv

penuriously

adv

penuriousness

n

penuriousness

n
example
Example
The penurious family struggled to afford even the basic necessities of life.
His penurious lifestyle was marked by constant worry about where the next meal would come from.
The charity provided assistance to the penurious elderly who couldn't afford healthcare.
Growing up in a penurious household taught her the value of every dollar.
After losing his job, he found himself in a penurious state, unable to pay his rent.
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