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penuriously

/pəˈnjʊə.ri.əs.li/

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adverb

C2formalcommon/pəˈnjʊə.ri.əs.li/

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.

ruНаречие, означающее 'скупо или крайне бережливо', часто подразумевающее прижимистость или отсутствие щедрости. Происходит от прилагательного 'penurious', которое связано с бедностью или крайней экономией.esAdverbio que significa 'de manera mezquina o extremadamente frugal', a menudo implicando tacañería o falta de generosidad. Deriva del adjetivo 'penurious', relacionado con la pobreza o la economía extrema.frAdverbe signifiant « de manière avare ou extrêmement économe », impliquant souvent mesquinerie ou manque de générosité. Dérive de l'adjectif « penurious », lié à la pauvreté ou à une épargne extrême.deAdverb, 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.ptAdvérbio que significa 'de forma mesquinha ou extremamente econômica', frequentemente implicando avareza ou falta de generosidade. Deriva do adjetivo 'penurious', relacionado à pobreza ou à economia extrema.zh副词,表示“吝啬地、极度节俭地”,常含贬义,暗示一毛不拔或缺乏慷慨。源自形容词“penurious”,与贫困或极度节省有关。arظرف يعني البخل أو التقتير الشديد في الإنفاق، وغالبًا ما يتضمن الشحّ وعدم الكرم. مشتق من الصفة الإنجليزية penurious التي ترتبط بالفقر أو الاقتصاد المفرط.

  1. In a miserly or stingy way C2 formal

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

    • 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.

    ruСкупоesde manera tacañafrde manière avaredeGeizigptMesquinhamentezh吝啬地arبُخْلًا

    Synonyms: meanlyniggardlystingily

    Antonyms: extravagantlygenerouslylavishlyprofligatelywastefully

  2. In a state of extreme poverty C2 formal

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

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

    ruСкудноesviviendo en extrema pobrezafrDans un état de pauvreté extrêmedeÄrmlichptPenosamentezh贫困地arبفقر شديد

    Antonyms: opulentlyrichlywealthily

  • more penuriously comparative form
  • most penuriously superlative form