penurious

[pi-nyoo r-ee-uhs]

penurious Definition

  • 1extremely poor; poverty-stricken
  • 2stingy; miserly

Using penurious: Examples

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

  • Example

    The penurious family could barely afford to put food on the table.

  • Example

    He was so penurious that he refused to buy new clothes even when his old ones were falling apart.

  • Example

    The company's penurious budget prevented them from hiring more employees.

  • Example

    She was known for her penurious habits, always looking for ways to save money.

penurious Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for penurious

Antonyms for penurious

Phrases with penurious

  • an artist who is extremely poor and struggles to make ends meet

    Example

    Despite being a penurious artist, she continued to create beautiful works of art.

  • a lifestyle characterized by extreme frugality and a lack of material possessions

    Example

    He chose to live a penurious lifestyle in order to save money for his future.

  • an attitude of extreme stinginess or miserliness

    Example

    His penurious attitude made it difficult for him to maintain friendships.

Origins of penurious

from Latin 'penuria', meaning 'want, need'

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Summary: penurious in Brief

'Penurious' [pi-nyoo r-ee-uhs] describes someone who is extremely poor or stingy. It can refer to a person, lifestyle, or budget, as in 'The penurious family could barely afford to put food on the table.' 'Penurious' has synonyms like 'impecunious' and 'miserly,' and antonyms like 'affluent' and 'generous.'