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miserly

/ˈmaɪzərli/ /ˈmaɪzəli/
adjective
  1. 1 cimri, pinti, eli sıkı
  2. 2 çok az, cüzi

Definition (English)

  1. Very unwilling to spend money or give anything away.
  2. (of an amount) Very small and not generous.

Example Sentences

  1. He lived a miserly life despite his wealth.
    Servetine rağmen cimri bir hayat yaşadı.
  2. Don't expect much; he's known to be miserly.
    Çok bekleme; eli sıkı olduğu bilinir.
  3. The company offered a miserly pay raise.
    Şirket cüzi bir zam teklif etti.
  4. Tourists complained about the miserly portions at the hotel.
    Turistler oteldeki minicik porsiyonlardan şikâyet etti.

Synonyms

stingytight-fistedmeanparsimonious

Antonyms

generouslavishopen-handed

Collocations

miserly attitudemiserly personmiserly habitsmiserly with moneymiserly waysmiserly spending

Related Words

moneyspendingsavingbudgetwealthpoverty