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    penniless
    /ˈpɛnɪlɪs/

    adjective

    • 1. (of a person) having no money; very poor: "a penniless young student"

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  2. adjective. uk / ˈpeniləs / us. Add to word list. without any money at all: A series of bad investments left him almost penniless.

  3. The meaning of PENNILESS is destitute of money. How to use penniless in a sentence.

  4. adjective. uk / ˈpeniləs / us. Add to word list. without any money at all: A series of bad investments left him almost penniless.

  5. Penniless definition: without any money whatsoever; totally impoverished; destitute.. See examples of PENNILESS used in a sentence.

  6. Someone who is penniless has hardly any money at all. They'd soon be penniless and homeless if she couldn't find suitable work. American English : penniless / ˈpɛnilɪs /

  7. Definition of penniless adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  8. Someone who's penniless is very poor — they barely have enough money to pay for basics like food and shelter. If you're penniless, it can be tempting to buy a lottery ticket — but your odds of winning are terrible.