CEFR C2

stingily

adverb

Meaning

In a manner that shows an extreme reluctance to spend money or share resources.

Examples

  • She stingily doled out the snacks, making sure each child received only the smallest portion.
  • The company stingily cut the travel budget, forcing employees to share hotel rooms during business trips.

Synonyms: cheaply, meanly, miserly, parsimoniously