Closefisted — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈklōs-ˌfi-stəd/ close·fist·ed

Meaning & Definition of Closefisted

Closefisted (adjective)

  1. stingy, tightfisted

Closefisted (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. giving or sharing as little as possible

    "closefisted administrators objecting to legitimate office expenses"

    similar: cheap, chintzy, close, mean, mingy, miserly, parsimonious, penny-pinching, penurious, pinching, pinchpenny, spare, sparing, stingy, stinting, tight, tightfisted, uncharitable, ungenerous
    related: careful, chary, conserving, economical, economizing, frugal, saving, scrimping, skimping, thrifty, acquisitive, avaricious, avid, coveting, covetous, desirous, grasping, greedy, hoggish, itchy, mercenary, rapacious, selfish, shabby, small, sordid, begrudging, envious, grudging, resentful, inhospitable
    opposite: bounteous, bountiful, charitable, freehanded, generous, liberal, munificent, openhanded, unsparing, unstinting
    near: altruistic, selfless, unselfish, extravagant, free, handsome, lavish, overgenerous, profuse, beneficent, benevolent, hospitable, humanitarian, philanthropic, compassionate, good-hearted, greathearted, kindly, magnanimous, openhearted, thriftless, unthrifty, dissipating, frittering, prodigal, profligate, spendthrift, splurging, squandering, wasteful, wasting

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Closefisted

The most common words with a similar meaning to Closefisted:

cheap, chintzy, close, mean, mingy, miserly, parsimonious, penny-pinching, penurious, pinching, pinchpenny, spare, sparing, stingy, stinting, tight, tightfisted, uncharitable, ungenerous

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Closefisted

Words with the opposite meaning of Closefisted:

bounteous, bountiful, charitable, freehanded, generous, liberal, munificent, openhanded, unsparing, unstinting

Related Words for Closefisted

careful, chary, conserving, economical, economizing, frugal, saving, scrimping, skimping, thrifty, acquisitive, avaricious, avid, coveting, covetous, desirous, grasping, greedy, hoggish, itchy, mercenary, rapacious, selfish, shabby, small, sordid, begrudging, envious, grudging, resentful

Near Antonyms of Closefisted

altruistic, selfless, unselfish, extravagant, free, handsome, lavish, overgenerous, profuse, beneficent, benevolent, hospitable, humanitarian, philanthropic, compassionate, good-hearted, greathearted, kindly, magnanimous, openhearted, thriftless, unthrifty, dissipating, frittering, prodigal, profligate, spendthrift, splurging, squandering, wasteful

Origin & Etymology of Closefisted

First known use: 1579

Frequently Asked Questions about Closefisted

What does "Closefisted" mean?

"Closefisted" means stingy, tightfisted. As an adjective, it is defined as: stingy, tightfisted.

What is another word for "Closefisted"?

Other words for "Closefisted" include cheap, chintzy, close, mean, mingy, miserly, parsimonious and penny-pinching. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Closefisted" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Closefisted"?

There are 50 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Closefisted". Common alternatives include cheap, chintzy, close, mean, mingy, miserly, parsimonious, penny-pinching, penurious and pinching.

What is the opposite of "Closefisted"?

Antonyms of "Closefisted" include bounteous, bountiful, charitable, freehanded, generous, liberal, munificent and openhanded. Near antonyms include altruistic, selfless, unselfish and extravagant.

How do you use "Closefisted" in a sentence?

Examples of "Closefisted" in a sentence: "closefisted administrators objecting to legitimate office expenses".

Is "Closefisted" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Closefisted" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Closefisted"?

"Closefisted" is pronounced /ˈklōs-ˌfi-stəd/ and divided into syllables as close·fist·ed.

What is the origin of the word "Closefisted"?

First known use: 1579.