miserly
UK/'maizәli/US
TOEFLGREC1
Definitions
adj.
Resembling a miser; extremely unwilling to spend money; very stingy.
吝啬的；小气的；贪婪的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedmiserother
+
lyin the manner of
=miserly
Example Sentences
- 1.
The miserly employer refused to grant his workers a pay raise.
- 2.
His miserly habits meant he lived far below his means.