Miserly and Passable

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Miserly adjective - Giving or sharing as little as possible.

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Passable is an antonym for miserly.

Nearby Words: miserable, miserliness, miser

Passable adjective - Of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards.

Usage example: that's a passable paper

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Miserly is an antonym for passable.

Nearby Words: pass, passed, passing, passably, passant

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