Understanding Stintingly: The Adverb of Reluctant Giving

Stintingly is an adverb that means "with a scanty or meager amount; sparingly." It is often used to describe something that is done or given reluctantly, or with a sense of grudging or parsimony.

For example, if someone is only giving a small amount of money to a charity, they might be described as donating stintingly. Similarly, if someone is only giving a little bit of time or effort to a task, they might be said to be doing it stintingly.

The word is derived from the Old English word "stint," which means "a limited quantity" or "a scanty supply." It has been used in English since the 14th century, and is still commonly used today to describe situations where something is being given or done with a sense of reluctance or parsimony.