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beggarly::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | mean |
beggarly::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | mean |
| Derivation | beggar |
a beggarly existence in the slums.
Examples of beggarly
beggarly
He'd also become Naomi's slave and part-time beggarly brother.
From the theatlantic.com
Yet Rwandans must not succumb to a beggarly mindset.
From the economist.com
At one point he kneels before the bearded, beggarly, semi-naked Poor Tom as if he sees in him an image of Christ.
From the guardian.co.uk
The poverty of the lower ranks of people in China far surpasses that of the most beggarly nations in Europe.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Beggarly came up with the party-in-a-kitchen premise and, almost instantly, Setton knew how he'd shoot the movie.
From the orlandosentinel.com
- Marked by poverty befitting a beggar; "a beggarly existence in the slums"; "a mean hut"
- (used of sums of money) so small in amount as to deserve contempt
- (Beggarliness) Begging (or panhandling in the US) is to request a donation in a supplicating manner. Beggars are commonly found in public places such as street corners or public transport, where they request money, most commonly in the form of spare change. ...
- In the manner of a beggar; Fit for a beggar; By extension, inadequate or meagre
