Associations to the word «Miserly»

Wiktionary

MISERLY, adjective. Like a miser; very covetous; stingy; cautious with money

Dictionary definition

MISERLY, adjective. (used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity; "a mean person"; "he left a miserly tip".

Wise words

It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words, but a great deal in a few.
Pythagoras