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Definition miserly in British English

miserly adjective

adjective
/ˈmaɪzə(r)li/
1

unwilling to spend any money

Synonyms and related words
thrifty economical frugal
1.1

a miserly amount is very small and not enough

Example

Their miserly offer is unlikely to be accepted.

Synonyms and related words
little few slight inadequate insufficient scant
Definition miserly in British English