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penurious

adjective

/pəˈnjʊəriəs/

Meaning

extremely poor; poverty-stricken; miserly

The penurious family struggled to buy food.

poor, impoverished, destitute, needy, stingy

rich, wealthy, affluent

penurious state, penurious family, penurious lifestyle, penurious conditions

Relating to the open sea or ocean water column, away from the shore.

speaking easily but without sincerity or depth

having an appearance that is grand, impressive, or commanding

fair; righteous; morally right; appropriate

susceptible to physical or emotional harm

noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy