December 1, 2027
miserly
/ˈmaɪ.zə(ɹ).li/adjective
Like a miser; very covetous; cautious with money.
Example sentence
- “Despite his wealth, he was miserly with his money.”
Related words
miseryGreat unhappiness; extreme pain of body or mind; wretchedness; distress; woe.mirthThe emotion usually following humour and accompanied by laughter; merriment; jollity; gaiety.mitigateTo reduce, lessen, or decrease; to make less severe or easier to bear.mirrorA smooth surface, usually made of glass with reflective material painted on the underside, that reflects light so as to give an image of what is in front of it.