miserly

/ˈmī-zər-lē/

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or characteristic of a miser; especially : marked by grasping meanness and penuriousness

stingy close niggardly parsimonious penurious miserly mean being unwilling or showing unwillingness to share with others. stingy implies a marked lack of generosity. close suggests keeping a tight grip on one's money and possessions.