Meaning of penurious in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /pəˈn(j)ʊriəs/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    penurious

    Definitions

    1. not having enough money to pay for necessities

    Synonyms

  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

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