Beggarly

Pronunciation: /ˈbɛɡɝli/

Beggarly (adjective)

  1. Having very little money or resources; extremely poor.
  2. Of little value or importance; not worth much.

Examples

  • The beggarly conditions of the village shocked the visitors.
  • The beggarly amount of money offered was not enough.

Common collocations: beggarly lifestyle, beggarly appearance, beggarly sum, beggarly contribution

Synonyms of Beggarly

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Beggarly

  • — describing someone with abundant resources.
  • — indicating a high level of wealth.