Definition of Penury

extreme poverty

Examples of Penury in a sentence

My uncle wasted his fortune and died in penury.  🔊

When Margot lost all her money gambling, her family was forced to live in penury.  🔊

Jason foolishly went from a lifestyle of wealth and privilege to one of penury and starvation.  🔊

If you don’t start to save money, you will spend your final years in penury!  🔊

Many people in third world countries live in penury and misery.  🔊

Because my family grew up in penury, I know the true value of a dollar.  🔊

Everyone wants to know how the president plans on helping homeless families who are living in penury right now.  🔊

Once Ann’s bank account was completely drained, she found herself in penury and in need of financial assistance.  🔊

The selfish dictator is not concerned about his citizens who live and die in penury.  🔊

Since you live in penury, you are entitled to a number of financial benefits which are given out by the government.  🔊

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