Miserly and Magnanimous

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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

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Magnanimous is an antonym for miserly.

Nearby Words: miserable, miserliness, miser

Magnanimous adjective - Having, characterized by, or arising from a dignified and generous nature.

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Miserly is an antonym for magnanimous in generous topic.

Nearby Word: magnanimity

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