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impoverished

12 antonyms and opposites of impoverished, grouped by meaning.

Adj — Made poor; reduced to poverty.

Antonyms

affluent comfortably off flush loaded pecunious rich wealthy well-fixed well-heeled well off well-off well-to-do

How to use impoverished

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impoverished community impoverished soil economically impoverished

Frequently asked questions

What does “impoverished” mean?

The word “impoverished” means made poor; reduced to poverty. In plain terms, made poor, or drained of something valuable (like nutrients, quality, or resources).

How do you pronounce “impoverished”?

“Impoverished” is pronounced ihm-POV-rihsht (/ɪmˈpɑvəɹɪʃt/ in IPA).

How do you use “impoverished” in a sentence?

Here is “impoverished” used in a sentence: “The war left thousands of families impoverished.”

What is another word for “impoverished”?

Words with a similar meaning to “impoverished” include almsless, arm, badly off, bankrupt, beggared and beggarly.

What is the opposite of “impoverished”?

The opposite of “impoverished” — its antonyms — are affluent, comfortably off, flush, loaded and pecunious.

What part of speech is “impoverished”?

“Impoverished” is an adjective.

Is “impoverished” a common word?

“Impoverished” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.

How many meanings does “impoverished” have?

“Impoverished” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: made poor; reduced to poverty.

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