close fisted

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Adjective close fisted has 1 sense

closefisted, hardfisted, tightfisted - unwilling to part with money
Antonym: generous (indirect, via stingy)

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Term: Close-fisted

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Reluctant or unwilling to spend money or be generous; stingy or tightfisted.

Example sentence: The millionaire was known for his close-fisted nature, never parting with a penny more than absolutely necessary.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A person who is unwilling to be generous or spend money freely; a miser.

Example sentence: Despite his immense wealth, he was labeled as a close-fisted, hoarding his fortune for no apparent reason.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense 1: In a manner characterized by being unwilling to spend money; stingily.

Example sentence: He would close-fistedly count every single coin before grudgingly handing it over, never giving extra to the beggars on the street.

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