penurious
adjectiveHow many syllables in penurious?
There are 4 syllables in the word penurious.How to pronounce penurious:
Definition of penurious:
- penurious (adjective):
- niggardly with money
- excessively unwilling to spend.
- marked by or suffering from penury
Synonyms for penurious:
niggardlyavariciouscovetousclosethriftyfrugaltightgreedyselfishmeanShow 15 more
Antonyms for penurious:
considerateliberalbenevolentgenerousselflessexcellentmunificentplenteousmagnanimouskindlyShow 15 more
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