B1
miserable vs miserly
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| miserableadjective/ˈmɪz.ər.ə.bəl/ | Meaning very unhappy, or very unpleasant and uncomfortable | Goes with feel miserable | Example I felt miserable after I failed the exam and had to tell my parents. |
| miserlyadjective/ˈmaɪ.zər.li/ | Meaning Hating to spend money; unwilling to give or share anything. | Goes with — | Example My miserly uncle never buys anyone a gift, not even at the holidays. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
My uncle never buys anyone a gift, not even at the holidays.