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beggarly

The word “beggarly” has 3 syllables: beg-gar-ly

It's pronounced as /ˈbɛɡɚli/

What is synonym and antonym for beggarly?

In the thesaurus, “beggarly” has 49 synonyms and 16 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for beggarly along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for beggarly

Antonyms for beggarly

Meanings of beggarly

  • adjective
    1. In the manner of a beggar; poverty-stricken; mean; poor; contemptible.
    2. Fit for a beggar; occasioned by begging.
    3. (by extension) inadequate or meagre.
  • adverb
    1. In an indigent, mean, or despicable manner; in the manner of a beggar.

Example Sentences

  • The workers complained about their beggarly wages.
  • He lived in a small and beggarly apartment near the station.
  • The offer seemed beggarly compared to the amount of work required.
  • The novel described a beggarly man wandering through the cold streets.
  • They survived on a beggarly income for many years.

On this page you'll find 65 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to beggarly, such as: abject, affluent, bankrupt, bankrupted, beggared, broke, bust.

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