Penurious

C2 16+

Synonyms of penurious

Antonyms of penurious

Collocations of penurious

penurious person
Frequency: 70 %

He was known as a penurious person who never liked to spend money.

penurious lifestyle
Frequency: 60 %

She chose to live a penurious lifestyle in order to save money for the future.

penurious attitude
Frequency: 50 %

Her penurious attitude towards spending often caused tension in her relationships.

penurious habits
Frequency: 45 %

His penurious habits included reusing old items and never eating out.

Idiomatic Expressions for penurious

  • Phrase: penurious artist
    Meaning: an artist who is impoverished or lacking financial resources
    Usage: Despite being a talented painter, he lived the life of a penurious artist, barely able to afford his supplies.