Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
miserly
adjective
/ˈmaɪzərli/
Definition
Excessively unwilling to spend money.
Examples
- His miserly habits led to a life of loneliness, as he never shared with others.
- Despite his wealth, the miserly man refused to donate to the charity.
- Her miserly nature made it hard for her friends to accept gifts from her.
Meaning
To be miserly means being overly frugal or stingy, often to the point of being unwilling to part with money or resources, even when necessary.
Synonyms
- stingy
- frugal
- cheap
- tightfisted
