The difference between Miserly and Niggardly
When used as adjectives, miserly means like a miser, whereas niggardly means withholding for the sake of meanness.
Niggardly is also adverb with the meaning: in a parsimonious way.
check bellow for the other definitions of Miserly and Niggardly
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Miserly as an adjective:
Like a miser; very covetous; cautious with money
Examples:
"synonyms: stingy"
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Niggardly as an adjective:
Withholding for the sake of meanness; stingy, miserly.
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Niggardly as an adverb (now, _, rare):
In a parsimonious way; sparingly, stingily.