Stingily: meaning, definitions and examples

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stingily

 

[ ˈstɪŋɪli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of giving

Stingily refers to the manner in which someone is unwilling to spend or give. It implies a lack of generosity and can describe actions that are tightfisted or miserly.

Synonyms

miserly, parsimoniously, penny-pinching.

Examples of usage

  • He stingily shared his snacks with the group.
  • She answered his questions stingily, giving little information.
  • They stingily offered help only when absolutely necessary.

Translations

Translations of the word "stingily" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mesquinho

🇮🇳 कंजूस

🇩🇪 geizig

🇮🇩 kikir

🇺🇦 скупий

🇵🇱 skąpy

🇯🇵 ケチな

🇫🇷 avare

🇪🇸 tacaño

🇹🇷 cimri

🇰🇷 인색한

🇸🇦 بخيل

🇨🇿 škudlivý

🇸🇰 lakomý

🇨🇳 吝啬的

🇸🇮 skopuh

🇮🇸 snyrtilegur

🇰🇿 ашыққан

🇬🇪 სქელი

🇦🇿 xəsis

🇲🇽 tacaño

Etymology

The word 'stingily' is derived from the adjective 'stingy,' which itself originates from the late 18th century, tracing back to the dialectal 'sting,' meaning 'to sting or cause pain.' This implied a sense of sharpness and tightness, which evolved into the modern meaning associated with not wanting to part with money or possessions. The use of the adverbial form 'stingily' likely emerged in the 19th century to describe actions performed in a stingy manner. Over time, the term has maintained its negative connotations, often used to criticize someone's unwillingness to give or share.