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

  1. Miserly as an adjective:

    Like a miser; very covetous; cautious with money

    Examples:

    "synonyms: stingy"

  1. Niggardly as an adjective:

    Withholding for the sake of meanness; stingy, miserly.

  1. Niggardly as an adverb (now, _, rare):

    In a parsimonious way; sparingly, stingily.

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