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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