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miserly Synonyms

Another word for miserly

Choosing another word for miserly depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 stingy landlord refused to pay for basic repairs to the apartment's heating system."

Strongest
stingy
parsimonious
tightfisted
penny-pinching
niggardly
Strong
penurious
uncharitable
ungenerous
avaricious
cheap

• adjective (Context 2)

Inadequately small in amount or quantity; meager or scant.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
meager
paltry
scanty
Strong
measly
skimpy
pitiable
inadequate

Opposites of miserly

The opposite of miserly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

generous
abundant
plentiful
charitable
munificent
open-handed
ample
lavish
See all opposites of miserly

• Nearby Words

miserableness
miserably
miserliness
miserly
misery
misestimate
misevaluate

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