Generous
Generous adjective - Giving or sharing in abundance and without hesitation.
Usage example: a civic leader who is very generous with his money and time
Nearby Words: generosity, generously
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
Both words in one sentence
- Krabs to Davy Jones' locker as punishment for his miserly ways, SpongeBob sticks up for him, wagering his own soul that Krabs is indeed generous.
Source: Ungrateful Bastard -
The only main cast member to do this is Kel's friend Merric, who, while certainly not cruel or miserly, tells her and Neal at one point that they're too concerned and generous.
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