niggardly
niggardly · more niggardly · most niggardly
In a parsimonious wayIn a parsimonious way; sparingly, stingily.
UK/ˈnɪɡədli/US/ˈnɪɡɚdli/
» Of a rich man who was niggardly he said, "That man does not own his estate, but his estate owns him."
Meaning
1 senses(archaic)In a parsimonious way; sparingly, stingily.
Examples
1 sentencesOf a rich man who was niggardly he said, "That man does not own his estate, but his estate owns him."
Forms
more niggardly, most niggardly| Comparative | more niggardly Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most niggardly |
regular
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb