English Synonym Finder

miser

Definitions

A person who hoards wealth and spends as little money as possible.

A mean, stingy, or avaricious person.

Examples

The old miser refused to spend a single penny on heating, even during the coldest winter months.

Despite his immense wealth, he lived like a miser and never shared his fortune with those in need.

She was labeled a miser by her neighbors because she hoarded her supplies instead of donating them to the local charity.

Synonyms

skinflint penny-pincher hoarder churl scrimp tightwad cheapskate

Antonyms

spendthrift philanthropist squanderer prodigal generous lavish altruist