As adjectives the difference between generous and miserly
is that
generous is of noble birth while
miserly is like a miser; very covetous; stingy; cautious with money.
generous English
Adjective
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(obsolete) Of noble birth.
Noble in behaviour or actions; principled, not petty; kind, magnanimous.
- Thank you for your generous words.
Willing to give and share unsparingly; showing a readiness to give more (especially money) than is expected or needed.
- She's been extremely generous with her winnings.
Large, more than ample, copious.
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miserly English
Adjective
( en adjective)
Like a miser; very covetous; stingy; cautious with money
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