mean vs miserly

miserly vs mean

mean is a noun but miserly is not a noun.

mean and miserly both are adjectives.

mean is a verb but miserly is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
mean	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
miserly	No	Yes	No	No

As adjectives, mean and miserly are synonyms defined as:

mean and miserly: (used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity

Other synonyms of mean include mingy, tight.

mean (noun)	miserly (noun)
an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n

mean (adjective)	miserly (adjective)
of no value or worth	(used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity
having or showing an ignoble lack of honor or morality
characterized by malice
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
marked by poverty befitting a beggar
(used of sums of money) so small in amount as to deserve contempt
(used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity
very good; of the highest quality

mean (verb)	miserly (verb)
have in mind as a purpose
intend to refer to
destine or designate for a certain purpose
mean or intend to express or convey
denote or connote
have as a logical consequence
have a specified degree of importance

Difference between mean and miserly

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