penuriously

• Adverb, das bedeutet 'geizig oder äußerst sparsam', oft mit der Nebenbedeutung von Knausrigkeit oder mangelnder Freigebigkeit. Es leitet sich vom Adjektiv 'penurious' ab, das mit Armut oder extremer Sparsamkeit zusammenhängt.

An adverb meaning 'in a miserly or extremely frugal manner,' often implying stinginess or a lack of generosity. It is derived from the adjective 'penurious,' which relates to poverty or extreme thrift.

1. In a miserly or stingy wayC2formal

   Acting in a way that shows extreme unwillingness to spend money; frugally to the point of being stingy.

   Geizig

   • He lived penuriously, never spending a penny on luxuries.
   • She penuriously counted every coin before buying bread.
   • The old man penuriously hoarded his savings in a jar.

   Synonymemeanlyniggardlystingily

   Antonymeextravagantlygenerouslylavishlyprofligatelywastefully

2. In a state of extreme povertyC2formal

   Living or behaving in a manner characterized by severe lack of money or resources.

   Ärmlich

   • The family penuriously survived on scraps and charity.
   • He penuriously wandered the streets, begging for food.
   • They penuriously endured the harsh winter without heat.

   Antonymeopulentlyrichlywealthily