English adjective: beggarly | |||
1. | beggarly marked by poverty befitting a beggar | ||
Samples | A beggarly existence in the slums. A mean hut. | ||
Synonyms | mean | ||
Similar | poor | ||
Antonyms | rich | ||
2. | beggarly (used of sums of money) so small in amount as to deserve contempt | ||
Synonyms | mean | ||
Similar | stingy, ungenerous | ||
Antonyms | generous | ||