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miserly vs mean

mean vs miserly

miserly is not a noun while mean is a noun.

miserly and mean both are adjectives.

miserly is not a verb while mean is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
miserly No Yes No No
mean Yes Yes Yes No
As adjectives, miserly and mean are synonyms defined as:
  • miserly and mean: (used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity
Other synonyms of miserly include mingy, tight.
miserly (noun) mean (noun)
an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n
miserly (adjective) mean (adjective)
(used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity of no value or worth
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
miserly (verb) mean (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 miserly and mean

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