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1. Of, relating to, or characteristic of a miser; very stingy or frugal.
2. Small or inadequate; not generous
1. Scrooge from 'A Christmas Carol' is a classic example of a miserly character, always hoarding his wealth and refusing to share with others.
2. Tony Stark, before becoming Iron Man, could sometimes be miserly, but he eventually used his wealth to benefit the world.
3. Despite his millions, Bruce Wayne is never miserly when it comes to funding Batman's gadgets or supporting Gotham's charities.
4. Nobita's miserly approach to his allowance meant that he often didn't have enough toys as Shinchan did, leading him to frequently borrow gadgets from Doraemon.