Penurious

Adjective

Definition: Extremely poor or poverty-stricken.

Definition: Extremely stingy or miserly.

Synonyms: Impoverished, Destitute, Needy; stingy, Miserly, Parsimonious

Antonyms: Wealthy, Affluent, Generous, Extravagant

Examples:

The penurious old man lived in a small, rundown apartment.
She was known for her penurious ways, never spending her money on anything unnecessary.

Mnemonics:

"Penurious" sounds similar to "penury," which means extreme poverty.

Etymology:

Origin:

The word "penurious" comes from the Latin word "paenūria," meaning want or poverty.

Historical Usage:

"Penurious" has been used in English since the 17th century, primarily to describe both extreme poverty and extreme stinginess.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

None

Explanation:

There are no commonly known idiomatic expressions or phrases specifically associated with the word "penurious."

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Confusing "penurious" with "penetrous."

Explanation:

"Penurious" relates to extreme poverty or stinginess, while "penetrous" refers to something having the ability to penetrate or pass through. These are different words with distinct meanings.