niggardly
adjectiveHow to pronounce niggardly:
Definition of niggardly:
- niggardly (adjective):
- petty or reluctant in giving or spending.
- grudgingly mean about spending or granting begrudging
Synonyms for niggardly:
avariciousclosethriftyfrugaltightgreedyselfishmeanparsimoniouseconomicalShow 11 more
Antonyms for niggardly:
considerateopulentsizableliberalbenevolentaplentygenerousinexhaustiblesizeableexcellentShow 15 more
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