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miserly

[ mahy-zer-lee ]

adjective

  1. of, like, or befitting a miser; penurious; stingy.

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miserly

/ ˈ³¾²¹Éª³úÉ™±ôɪ /

adjective

  1. of or resembling a miser; avaricious
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Derived Forms

  • ˈ³¾¾±²õ±ð°ù±ô¾±²Ô±ð²õ²õ, noun
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • ³¾¾±î€ƒs±ð°ù·±ô¾±Â·²Ô±ð²õ²õ noun
  • ³Ü²Ô·³¾¾±î€ƒs±ð°ù·±ô²â adjective
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of miserly1

First recorded in 1585–95; miser + -ly
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They had scored a miserly 15 in their previous 20 league games this season, mustering just 66 shots on target from 226 attempts.

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But Crawley was bowled through the gate as part of a miserly opening spell from Matt Henry.

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Wood, on his return to the England side after missing the second Test, was the pick of the bowlers with 3-69, well supported by the miserly James Anderson.

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He was excellent throughout - controlled, skilful and miserly.

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"He was travelling back from Tewkesbury in the rain but he was too miserly to pay for a carriage so he decided to walk," said Mr Smith.

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