adj
penurious
Penurious (adj) means Miserly; excessively cheap.
adj
1
Miserly; excessively cheap.
2
Not bountiful; thin; scant.
3
Impoverished; wanting for money.
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Etymology
From Medieval Latin pēnūriōsus. See penury from Latin penuria (“want”), related to paene (“scarcely”), c. 1400. Compare French pénurie.
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What is the meaning of penurious?
"penurious" (adj) means miserly; excessively cheap.
What are the different meanings of penurious?
"penurious" has 3 main meanings: 1. Miserly; excessively cheap; 2. Not bountiful; thin; scant; 3. Impoverished; wanting for money.