Miser

Pronunciation: /ˈmaɪzər/

Definitions of miser

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

Example Sentences

A1 The miser counted his coins every night.

A2 The miser refused to spend money on anything but the bare essentials.

B1 The miser's frugality allowed him to save a substantial amount of money.

B2 The miser's obsession with wealth led to a lonely and isolated life.

C1 The miser's hoarding of money became a source of concern for his family.

C2 The miser's insatiable desire for wealth consumed him to the point of madness.

Examples of miser in a Sentence

formal The miser refused to spend any money on new furniture for his house.

informal My neighbor is such a miser, he never wants to chip in for anything.

slang Don't be a miser, just buy us all a round of drinks!

figurative She was a miser when it came to sharing her emotions with others.

Grammatical Forms of miser

• plural: misers
• comparative: more miserly
• superlative: most miserly
• present tense: miser
• future tense: will be miserly
• perfect tense: have been miserly
• continuous tense: is being miserly
• singular: miser
• positive degree: miser
• infinitive: to be miserly
• gerund: being miserly
• participle: miserly

Origin and Evolution of miser

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'miser' originated from the Latin word 'miser' meaning wretched or pitiable.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'miser' evolved to specifically refer to a person who hoards wealth and is reluctant to spend it, often living in squalor despite having ample resources.