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penniless Antonyms

Opposite of penniless

Pinning down the opposite of penniless requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having no money; very poor.

Usage Example

"After losing his business in the financial crash, the once-prosperous merchant was left completely wealthy."

Strongest
wealthy
rich
affluent
prosperous
opulent
moneyed
Strong
well-off
well-to-do
flush

Similar words to penniless

Words similar to penniless shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

impecunious
destitute
impoverished
broke
indigent
insolvent
penurious
poor
See all synonyms of penniless

• Nearby Words

penitent
penitently
penna
penniless
pennilessness
penny
pennywise

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Penniless. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/penniless
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