penuriously

• Advérbio 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.

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.

   Mesquinhamente

   • 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.

   Sinônimosmeanlyniggardlystingily

   Antônimosextravagantlygenerouslylavishlyprofligatelywastefully

2. In a state of extreme povertyC2formal

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

   Penosamente

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

   Antônimosopulentlyrichlywealthily