† iˈnopious,a.Obs.rare—1. [ad. L. inopiōs-us, f. L. inopia want, lack: see -ous.] Lacking wealth or resources; needy. 1656Blount Glossogr., Inopious, poor, needy, destitute.1675T. Plume Life Hacket in Cent.Serm. 49 Tyrants more commonly oppress the rich than their inopious enemies.