impoverished
ihm-POV-rihsht
Impoverished (adj) means Made poor; reduced to poverty. Example: “The war left thousands of families impoverished.”
adj
1
Made poor; reduced to poverty.
"The war left thousands of families impoverished."
"They grew up in an impoverished neighbourhood with few opportunities."
2
Lacking something important; depleted or weakened.
"Years of intensive farming left the soil impoverished."
How to use impoverished
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMade poor, or drained of something valuable (like nutrients, quality, or resources).
Common pairings
impoverished community
impoverished soil
economically impoverished
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more impoverished
- Superlative
- most impoverished
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Rhymes for impoverished
fished
famished
vanished
polished
punished
finished
banished
cherished
furnished
published
nourished
anguished
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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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