Definition of Penurious
Penurious
pe·nu·ri·ous
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
destitute or poor; poverty-stricken;
e.g. He grew from a penurious state into one of dignified wealth after receiving his inheritance.
(adjective)
mean and parsimonious;
e.g. Their penurious boss cut their wages in half.
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