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Comparative
more miserly
Superlative
most miserly
1
having an extreme reluctance to spend money or resources
- The miserly customer complained about the cost of every item, even in a discount store.
- Her miserly landlord was reluctant to make any repairs to the run-down apartment building.
- She lived a miserly life, always looking for ways to save even the smallest amounts of money.
- They were shocked by his miserly attitude toward the inheritance.