adjective as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

mean, miserly, niggardly

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Example Sentences

Example:He is a mean person who never offers to pay for anyone else’s lunch.

Definition:Showing a lack of kindness or generosity; stingy

From mean

Example:Her miserly attitude towards money was evident in how she handled her monthly budget.

Definition:Extremely unwilling to give or spend money

From miserly

Example:His niggardly nature had always been a source of tension in the family.

Definition:Unwilling to part with money; small-minded

From niggardly