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miserly

adjective (miserly; more miserly, most miserly)

«miserly» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Miserly means very unwilling to spend money or share things; stingy. tree →

In the lessons

a rich character who will not give anything away, even when others are in need; in stories the miser is often the one who learns to be kind

Examples

Simon was rich but would not buy his children a single treat. tree →
A miserly king counted his gold every night and gave none to the poor. tree →
Do not be miserly with your sweets; share them. tree →
The miserly farmer never paid the workers on time. tree →

Note

nothing for maths

On Mova

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