impoverished

[im-pov-er-isht]

impoverished Definition

  • 1reduced to poverty
  • 2poor in quality
  • 3deprived of strength or vitality

Using impoverished: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "impoverished" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The country's economy has left many people impoverished.

  • Example

    The novel is an impoverished imitation of the original.

  • Example

    Years of hard work had left him physically impoverished.

impoverished Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for impoverished

Antonyms for impoverished

Phrases with impoverished

  • a region or neighborhood with high levels of poverty and deprivation

    Example

    The government has launched a program to revitalize impoverished areas.

  • soil that has been depleted of nutrients and organic matter, making it difficult to grow crops

    Example

    The farmer had to use fertilizers to improve the impoverished soil.

  • language that lacks richness or variety, often due to limited vocabulary or lack of exposure to different forms of expression

    Example

    The student's writing was marked by impoverished language and repetitive phrases.

Origins of impoverished

from Old French 'empoverir', meaning 'make poor'

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Summary: impoverished in Brief

The term 'impoverished' [im-pov-er-isht] describes a state of being reduced to poverty, lacking in quality, or deprived of strength or vitality. It can refer to people, areas, soil, or language. Examples include 'The country's economy has left many people impoverished,' 'The novel is an impoverished imitation of the original,' and 'Years of hard work had left him physically impoverished.' Synonyms include 'destitute,' 'poverty-stricken,' and 'needy.'