Word: miserly
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: mi
ser
ly
Definition: Like a miser; very covetous; cautious with money
Morphemes:
Affix: miser
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A person who hoards money rather than spending it; one who is cheap or extremely parsimonious.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: miser
Language: LL.
Decoded: miser
Meaning: wretched, unfortunate, unhappy, miserable, sick, ill, bad, worthless, etc.
Affix: -ly
Language: en
Meaning: adjectival