miserly
Meaning
Like a miser, very or objectionably cautious with money.
Synonyms
be parsimonious
be stingy
not giving
be close-fisted
be near
be niggardly
too-saving
Translations
geizig
avare
avaro
avaro
gierigFrequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈmaɪ.zə(ɹ).li/
Etymology
From miser + -ly, attested from the 1540s.
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