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British pronunciation
/pɛnjˈʊɹɪəs/

Definition & Meaning of "penurious"

penurious
01

extremely poor or unwilling to spend money

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The penurious family struggled to afford even the basic necessities of life.
After losing his job, he found himself in a penurious state, unable to pay his rent.
02

reluctant to spend money or other resources

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word family

penury

Noun

penurious

Adjective

penuriously

Adverb

penuriously

Adverb

penuriousness

Noun

penuriousness

Noun
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