Definition of Miserly
tight with money; stingy
Examples of Miserly in a sentence
The miserly man never buys anything unless he has a coupon for it. 🔊
Even though my aunt is wealthy, she is miserly and refuses to help me pay for college. 🔊
The miserly billionaire complained about paying two dollars for a cheeseburger. 🔊
Because my father is miserly, I know he will not increase my allowance. 🔊
The miserly teenager would not loan her sister money for lunch. 🔊
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