penurious

His business was extensive—his habits mean, penurious; his credit was unlimited, as his character was unimpeachable.

Ten pounds were worth so much to that muddled, penurious household standing behind her on the verge of utmost poverty!

It was a singular fact, that this gentleman, though rich, was notorious for a penurious disposition.

There could at least be no half-hearted measure now; no petty pleas of economy; no penurious doling out of men and money.