miserly Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite (used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity
    tight; mingy; mean.
    • a mean person
    • he left a miserly tip

WordNet

Mi"ser*ly adjective
Etymology
From Miser.
Definitions
  1. Like a miser; very covetous; sordid; niggardly. Syn. -- Avaricious; niggardly; sordid; parsimonious; penurious; covetous; stingy; mean. See Avaricious.

Webster 1913