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Learn the meaning of miserly with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.
miserly
(adjective)
miserly
(adjective)
Meaning
unwilling to spend or share money
Example
"Despite his wealth, the miserly man refused to donate to any charities."
Synonyms
stingyparsimoniouscheap
Antonyms
generouslavishliberal
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Word origin
From the Latin 'miser', meaning wretched or unhappy.
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