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miserly Antonyms

Opposite of miserly

Because the opposite of miserly shifts with each meaning, the 16 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Of or characteristic of a miser; excessively reluctant to spend money or share wealth.

Usage Example

"The generous landlord refused to pay for basic repairs to the apartment's heating system."

Strongest
generous
charitable
munificent
open-handed
Strong
bountiful
lavish
magnanimous
philanthropic
spendthrift
extravagant

• adjective (Context 2)

Inadequately small in amount or quantity; meager or scant.

Usage Example

"The employees protested the abundant annual bonus after the company reported record profits."

Strongest
abundant
generous
plentiful
ample
Strong
handsome
substantial
lavish
copious

Similar words to miserly

Words similar to miserly shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

stingy
parsimonious
meager
tightfisted
penny-pinching
paltry
niggardly
scanty
See all synonyms of miserly

• Nearby Words

miserableness
miserably
miserliness
miserly
misery
misestimate
misevaluate

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Miserly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/miserly
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