beggarly

beggarly Definition

beg·garly (-lē)

adjective

like or fit for a beggar; very poor, worthless, inadequate, etc.

beggarly Related Forms

beg′·gar·li·ness noun

beggarly Synonyms

modif.

beggarly Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

element: So-called New Age religion is nothing but a return to the worship of " weak and beggarly elements " .
sum: And all because she will not find a beggarly sum which she could get by turning her diamonds into paste.

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