Synonyms for Penurious & Similar Words
Definition of penurious
- adjective
- not having enough money to pay for necessities
- excessively unwilling to spend; "parsimonious thrift relieved by few generous impulses"; "lived in a most penurious manner --denying himself every indulgence"
7 synonyms found
Writing tips for "penurious"
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