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niggardly
adjective
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How 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:

avariciousclosethriftyfrugaltightgreedyselfishmeanparsimoniouseconomical
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Antonyms for niggardly:

considerateopulentsizableliberalbenevolentaplentygenerousinexhaustiblesizeableexcellent
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