stingy
5 antonyms and opposites of stingy, grouped by meaning.
Adj — Unwilling to spend, give, or share; miserly.
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How to use stingy
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
Possibly a dialect variant related to "sting", suggesting a sharp, ungenerous nature.
Full origin of stingy →Frequently asked questions
What does “stingy” mean?
The word “stingy” means unwilling to spend, give, or share; miserly. In plain terms, unwilling to give or spend, or too small in amount.
How do you pronounce “stingy”?
“Stingy” is pronounced STIHND-zhee (/ˈstɪnd͡ʒi/ in IPA).
How do you use “stingy” in a sentence?
Here is “stingy” used in a sentence: “He was too stingy to leave a decent tip.”
What is another word for “stingy”?
Words with a similar meaning to “stingy” include as tight as Dick's hatband, cheap, cheeseparing, chintzy, close and close as wax.
What is the opposite of “stingy”?
The opposite of “stingy” — its antonyms — are wasteful, prodigal, profligate, spendthrift and generous.
What part of speech is “stingy”?
“Stingy” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “stingy” have?
“Stingy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: unwilling to spend, give, or share; miserly.