Miserly and Monkish

Miserly

Miserly adjective - Giving or sharing as little as possible.

Monkish and miserly are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Monkish" instead an adjective "Miserly".

Nearby Words: miserable, miserliness, miser

Monkish

Monkish adjective - Befitting a monk; inclined to self-denial.
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Miserly and monkish are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Miserly" instead an adjective "Monkish".

Nearby Words: monk, monkery
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