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Antonyms for pecunious


Grammar : Adj



Definition of pecunious

Origin :
  • late 14c., from Latin pecuniosus "abounding in money," from pecunia "money" (see pecuniary). Related: Pecuniously; pecuniousness.
  • As in wealthy : adj rich; having a lot of money
Example sentences :
  • If we was buried to-morrow they'd mark him 'Pecunious' and me 'Impecunious.'
  • Extract from : « The Jimmyjohn Boss and Other Stories » by Owen Wister
  • This hunting after pecunious strangers is so systematically carried on that it might be dignified by the name of a science.
  • Extract from : « Danger! A True History of a Great City's Wiles and Temptations » by William Howe

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