Definition

In a way that shows a lack of money or financial resources.

Example

He lived impecuniously, often struggling to pay his bills.

Conversation

Have you ever had to live impecuniously for a while?

Yeah, I had a period like that during college.

It can be tough, right?

Definitely! But it also teaches you a lot about managing money.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Impecuniously → It is formed from "im-" (meaning not) and "pecunia" (from Latin, meaning money) and the suffix "-ously" (meaning in a manner). The word describes a state of being without money or being poor.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not having money' ('im-' means not, and 'pecunia' means money) to remember that 'impecuniously' refers to being in a state of poverty.

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