parsimonious

/ˌpär-sə-ˈmō-nē-əs/

parsimony-ous

adjective

  1. exhibiting or marked by parsimony; especially : frugal to the point of stinginess

  2. sparing, restrained

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.