miserly

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Adjective miserly has 1 sense

mean, mingy, miserly, tight - used of persons or behavior; characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity; "a mean person"; "he left a miserly tip"
Antonym: generous (indirect, via stingy)

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Miserly:

Adjective

Meaning: Being stingy or unwilling to spend money or resources.

Synonyms: Cheap, tight-fisted, penny-pinching, stingy.

Antonyms: Generous, liberal, extravagant.

Examples:

He is known for his miserly behavior; he never treats anyone for lunch.
The miserly old man refused to donate even a small amount to the charity.
She lived a miserly lifestyle, always buying the cheapest items available.

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