Niggardly
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Niggardly [nig-erd-lee]

ADJECTIVE, ADVERB

Adjective

  • Ungenerous with money, time, etc.
  • mean
    Adverb
Example

“Rakshay is niggardly of money and this quality is detested by many.”

“Aarush worked for the most niggardly pay to support his family affairs.”

Synonyms

Mean, Miserly, Parsimonious, Close-fisted, Penny-Pinching

Antonyms

Liberal, Lavish, Magnificent, Munificent, Copious