Conserving
Conserving noun - The act or activity of keeping something in an existing and usually satisfactory condition.
Miserly and conserving are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Miserly" instead an adjective "Conserving".
Miserly
Miserly adjective - Giving or sharing as little as possible.
Usage example: my brother, who is notoriously miserly, surprised us when he offered to pick up the tab
Conserving and miserly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Conserving" instead an adjective "Miserly".
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