Meaning of the word beggarly in English
What does beggarly mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
beggarly
US /ˈbeɡ.ɚ.li/
UK /ˈbeɡ.ə.li/
Adjective
1.
like a beggar; extremely poor
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He lived in a beggarly state, barely surviving.
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The family was reduced to a beggarly existence after the war.
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2.
meager or inadequate in amount or quality
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He received a beggarly sum for his hard work.
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The meal was a beggarly portion, hardly enough to satisfy.
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Adverb
in the manner of a beggar; poorly or inadequately
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He dressed beggarly, in worn-out clothes.
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The work was done beggarly, without much effort.
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