pecunious Meaning & Definition
/pɪˈkjuːniəs/
What Does Pecunious Mean?
As an adjective, pecunious means With money, wealthy; financially independent. It can also mean rich (of quality, etc.).
Word Facts for Pecunious
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /pɪˈkjuːniəs/ |
| Antonyms | impecunious |
| Comparative / superlative | more pecunious, most pecunious |
Pecunious Definition (Adjective)
- With money, wealthy; financially independent.
- rich (of quality, etc.)
Synonyms of Pecunious
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Pecunious synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Pecunious
Word Forms & Grammar
pecunious (comparative more pecunious, superlative most pecunious)
Origin of Pecunious
Ultimately from Latin pecūnia (“money”).
Quick Answers About Pecunious
What part of speech is pecunious?
Pecunious is an adjective.
What is the opposite of pecunious?
The opposite of pecunious is impecunious.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of pecunious?
The comparative form is more pecunious and the superlative form is most pecunious.