Definitions for beggarly
ˈbɛg ər libeg·gar·ly

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. beggarly, meanadjective

   marked by poverty befitting a beggar

   "a beggarly existence in the slums"; "a mean hut"

2. beggarly, meanadjective

   (used of sums of money) so small in amount as to deserve contempt

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. beggarlyadverb

   In an indigent, mean, or despicable manner; in the manner of a beggar.

2. beggarlyadjective

   In the manner of a beggar.

3. beggarlyadjective

   Fit for a beggar.

4. beggarlyadjective

   By extension, inadequate or meagre.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Beggarlyadjective

   Mean; poor; indigent; in the condition of a beggar: used both of persons and things.

   Etymology: from beggar.

   I ever will, though he do shake me off
   To beggarly divorcement, love him dearly. William Shakespeare, Othello.

   Who, that beheld such a bankrupt beggarly fellow as Cromwell entering the parliament house, with a thread bare torn cloak, and a greasy hat, could have suspected, that he should, by the murder of one king, and the banishment of another, ascend the throne? South.

   The next town has the reputation of being extremely poor and beggarly. Joseph Addison, on Italy.

   Corusodes, by extreme parsimony, saved thirty-four pounds out of a beggarly fellowship. Jonathan Swift.

2. Beggarlyadverb

   Etymology: from beggar.

   Meanly; despicably; indigently.

   Touching God himself, hath he revealed, that it is his delight to dwell beggarly? and that he taketh no pleasure to be worshipped, saving only in poor cottages? Richard Hooker, b. v.

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1. beggarly

   Beggarly refers to the condition or quality of being extremely poor or impoverished, like a beggar. Additionally, the term can also describe something that is inferior in quality or amount, not worthy or less than expected.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Beggarlyadjective

   in the condition of, or like, a beggar; suitable for a beggar; extremely indigent; poverty-stricken; mean; poor; contemptible

2. Beggarlyadjective

   produced or occasioned by beggary

3. Beggarlyadverb

   in an indigent, mean, or despicable manner; in the manner of a beggar

How to pronounce beggarly?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say beggarly in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of beggarly in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of beggarly in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of beggarly in a Sentence

1. William Gurnall:

   What is Jordan that I should wash in it What is the preaching that I should attend on it, while I hear nothing but what I knew before What are these beggarly elements of water, bread, and wine Are not these the reasonings of a soul that forgets who appoints the means of grace

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=beggarly
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Beggarly
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=beggarly
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beggarly