Miserly and Prudent

Miserly

Miserly adjective - Giving or sharing as little as possible.

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

Nearby Words: miserable, miserliness, miser

Prudent

Prudent adjective - Having or showing good judgment and restraint especially in conduct or speech.

Miserly and prudent are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Miserly" instead an adjective "Prudent".

Nearby Words: prudence, prudently, prudential
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