miserly

UK
/ˈmaɪ.zə.li/
US
/ˈmaɪ.zɚ.li/

Übersetzungen

miserlyadjektiv
miserlier
Komp.
miserliest
Super.
UK
/ˈmaɪ.zə.li/
US
/ˈmaɪ.zɚ.li/
He was known for his miserly habits, never spending a penny more than necessary.
Он был известен своими скупыми привычками, никогда не тратя ни копейки больше, чем необходимо.
Her miserly nature made her unpopular among her friends.
Ее жадный характер сделал ее непопулярной среди друзей.
miserlyadverb
UK
/ˈmaɪ.zə.li/
US
/ˈmaɪ.zɚ.li/
Archaic or dialectal use; functions as an adverb meaning “in a miserly manner”.

Definitionen

miserlyadjektiv
Unwilling to spend money; stingy or cheap.
The miserly old man refused to donate even a penny to the charity.
Characterized by a lack of generosity or unwillingness to share.
Her miserly attitude made it difficult for her to maintain friendships.
Of an amount, pitifully small or inadequate; meagre.
They were paid a miserly wage of only two dollars a day.
miserlyadverb
In a miserly manner; stingily.
He lived miserly, refusing to spend money on anything unnecessary.