impecunious — having little or no money; poor
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having little or no money; poor
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪmpɪˈkjuːniəs/
Example Sentences
- The impecunious writer lived in a tiny attic and ate only bread and water.
- Being impecunious, he had to choose between buying coffee or taking the bus.
- The impecunious prince discovered that royal blood doesn't pay the bills.
impecunious
ADJECTIVE[/ˌɪmpɪˈkjuːniəs/]
having little or no money; poor
The impecunious painter counts his last coins before buying bread.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'impecuniosus', derived from the prefix 'im-' (not) combined with 'pecunia' (money), which comes from an Indo-European root related to cattle as a measure of wealth.
Breakdown
im- (not) + pecuni- (money, from Latin pecunia) + -ous (adjective suffix meaning 'full of' or 'having') = impecunious
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The impecunious writer lived in a tiny attic and ate only bread and water.”
“Being impecunious, he had to choose between buying coffee or taking the bus.”
“The impecunious prince discovered that royal blood doesn't pay the bills.”
“Despite being impecunious, she maintained her dignity and never asked for handouts.”
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