— penuriously , adv. — penuriousness , n.
/peuh noor"ee euhs, -nyoor"-/ , adj.
1. extremely stingy; parsimonious; miserly.
2. extremely poor; destitute; indigent.
3. poorly or inadequately supplied; lacking in means or resources.
[ 1590-1600; penuriosus. See PENURY, -OUS ]
Syn. 1. tight, close, niggardly.
Ant. 1. generous.