Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

beggarly

adjective

/ˈbɛɡərli/

Definition

Lacking in richness, quality, or worth; meager or poor.

Examples

The beggarly appearance of the old house made it clear that no one had lived there for years.
She felt her efforts were beggarly compared to others who contributed so much more.
His financial situation was beggarly, limited to just a few coins in his pocket.

Meaning

The term ‘beggarly’ describes something that is inadequate, scanty, or of very low quality, often suggesting a comparison to the state of beggars who have little to nothing.