stingily

[ˈstɪŋɪli]

stingily Definition

  • 1in a way that is unwilling to give or spend; miserly
  • 2in a way that causes a sharp, stinging pain

Using stingily: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "stingily" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He tip-toed stingily around the house, trying not to wake anyone up.

  • Example

    She gave him a stingily small piece of cake.

  • Example

    The company has been stingily cutting back on employee benefits.

stingily Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for stingily

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Summary: stingily in Brief

The adverb 'stingily' [ˈstɪŋɪli] describes an action done in a miserly or unwilling manner. It can also mean causing a sharp, stinging pain. Examples include 'She gave him a stingily small piece of cake.' and 'The company has been stingily cutting back on employee benefits.'