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miserly
UK
/ˈmaɪ.zə.li/
US
/ˈmaɪ.zɚ.li/
miserlier
Comp.
miserliest
Super.
UK
/ˈmaɪ.zə.li/
US
/ˈmaɪ.zɚ.li/
Translations
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.
Additional translations
Definitions
The miserly old man refused to donate even a penny to the charity.
Her miserly attitude made it difficult for her to maintain friendships.
They were paid a miserly wage of only two dollars a day.
UK
/ˈmaɪ.zə.li/
US
/ˈmaɪ.zɚ.li/
Archaic or dialectal use; functions as an adverb meaning “in a miserly manner”.
Definitions
He lived miserly, refusing to spend money on anything unnecessary.