Meaning of penurious in English

1. Pronunciation

   /pəˈn(j)ʊriəs/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   penurious

   Definitions

   1. not having enough money to pay for necessities

   Synonyms

   • poor
2. 2. excessively unwilling to spend

   Examples

   • « parsimonious thrift relieved by few generous impulses »
   • « lived in a most penurious manner--denying himself every indulgence »

   Synonyms

   • stingy
   • ungenerous