niggardly JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/ˈnɪɡədli/ · nig·gar·dly
adjective
- Withholding for the sake of meanness; stingy, miserly. He was known to be niggardly with his praise, only giving it to those who truly deserved it.
- In a parsimonious way; sparingly, stingily. She cooked the meal niggardly, using only the bare essentials to save time and resources.
Did you know? The word 'niggardly' has been used in various contexts, including literature and everyday conversation, often to describe someone who is excessively stingy or miserly.