miserly (B1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈmaɪ.zər.li/
Definition
Unwilling to spend money or give things away; stingy.
Examples
The miserly old man never donated to charity.
She accused him of being miserly with his praise.
His miserly habits meant he lived in a tiny, run-down apartment.
How to Use miserly
- miserly with [noun] (prepositional phrase)
- Reluctant to give or use something, especially money or praise. — "She was miserly with her compliments, rarely offering praise."
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