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miserly

/ˈmaɪ.zə(ɹ).li/

Meanings

adjective

Avaro, tacaño

Examples :

"Mr. Thompson, despite being wealthy, was miserly and always turned off the lights to save electricity. "
El Sr. Thompson, a pesar de ser rico, era tacaño y siempre apagaba las luces para ahorrar electricidad.