Understanding Stingily: The Art of Giving with a Grudge

Stingily is an adjective used to describe something that is given reluctantly or with a sense of grudging generosity. It implies that the person is not willing to part with their resources, and is only giving them away because they feel obligated to do so.

For example, if someone is asked to donate money to a charity and they only give a small amount, they might be described as being stingy or stingily. Similarly, if someone is asked to lend an item to a friend and they only do so begrudgingly, they might be said to be stingily offering the item.

The word is often used to describe someone who is seen as being selfish or unwilling to part with their resources, even when it is for a good cause.

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