Definition of Penniless

penniless means without money and extremely poor

Examples of Penniless in a sentence

We saw a penniless homeless man holding a sign that said, “Will work for food”.  🔊

Formerly penniless, Mark is now a self-made millionaire as a top oil executive.  🔊

After the foreclosure and bankruptcy, the middle-aged couple was left practically penniless.  🔊

Although I went on an extravagant shopping spree, I wasn’t left penniless until payday.  🔊

Our town is one of the poorest in the nation, and many people are virtually penniless.  🔊

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