Beggarly

Quick meaning: Beggarly is an adjective meaning In the manner of a beggar; poverty-stricken; mean; poor; contemptible.

Meaning

In the manner of a beggar; poverty-stricken; mean; poor; contemptible.

More Meanings

1. Fit for a beggar; occasioned by begging.
2. (by extension) inadequate or meagre.
3. In an indigent, mean, or despicable manner; in the manner of a beggar.

Example Sentences

beggarly rags

beggarly fellow

Beggarly sins, that is, those sins which idleness and beggary usually betray men to; such as lying, flattery, stealing, and dissimulation.

Word Forms

• beggarlier
• beggarliest

Synonyms for beggarly

Depending on context, synonyms include poor, stingy, ungenerous.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include stingy, poor, ungenerous, paltry, little, miserable.

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