Definition of Miserly

1. Adjective. (used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity. "He left a miserly tip"

Exact synonyms: Mean, Mingy, Tight
Similar to: Stingy, Ungenerous
Derivative terms: Meanness, Meanness, Minginess, Miser, Miserliness, Tightness

Definition of Miserly

1. a. Like a miser; very covetous; sordid; niggardly.

Definition of Miserly

1. characteristic of a miser [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Miserly

miserably
misere
miserere
miserere
misereres
miseres
misericord
misericorde
misericordes
misericordia
misericords
miseries
miserlier
miserliness
miserlinesses
miserly (current term)
miserotia
misers
misery
mises
misesteem
misesteemed
misesteeming
misesteems
misestimate
misestimated
misestimates
misestimating
misestimation
misestimations

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