adjective
- extremely reluctant to spend money; stingy
Examples
- The miserly old man refused to turn on the heat even in winter.
- She was so miserly that she reused tea bags multiple times.
- His miserly habits made him wealthy but friendless.
- The company’s miserly salary increases angered the employees.
- Despite his wealth, he lived a miserly existence in a tiny apartment.
- Her miserly nature prevented her from enjoying simple pleasures.