Chintzily (Adverb)
Meaning
In a stingy manner; "their rich uncle treated them rather chintzily".
Examples
- The wealthy couple chintzily furnished their guest house with thrift store finds and second-hand furniture.
- Her boss chintzily handed out raises, giving only the minimum amount required by union negotiations.
- Their luxurious hotel room was decorated rather chintzily with cheap artwork and a worn-out rug.
- He chintzily donated a small fraction of his income to charity despite his vast wealth.
- The city chintzily allocated funds for the local park's renovation, resulting in a poorly maintained space.