adjective as in strong fondness

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stingy, miserly, tight-fisted

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Example Sentences

Example:She was known for her stingy attitude, never giving even a penny to charitable causes.

Definition:Not willing to give money or resources. People who are stingy can be described as closefisted or close with their money

From stingy

Example:The miserly landlord refused to pay for the repairs, despite the damages being clearly his fault.

Definition:Extremely and uncharacteristically selfish concerning money. Miserly people can be described as closefisted

From miserly

Example:Her tight-fistedness was well-known, and she always kept her money close to her chest.

Definition:Describes someone who is unwilling to spend or share money. Tight-fisted individuals can be closefisted

From tight-fisted