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frugal — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • economical adj Careful with money or resources; not wasteful.
  • frugal adjective Careful with money; avoiding unnecessary spending or waste.
  • spare adjective Extra; kept in reserve in case it is needed.
  • sparing adjective Careful and restrained, especially in the amount of something used.

Senses

frugal is used for these senses in English:

  • economical Careful with money so as not to spend too much; prudent; thrifty.
  • frugal Of something which is consumed (such as money, goods, etc.): Careful or wise in expenditure; avoiding waste.
  • spare Scant; not abundant or plentiful.
  • sparing Prudent and restrained in the use of resources; careful, economical or frugal.

economical — full definition

  1. adj Careful with money or resources; not wasteful.
  2. adj Efficient in the use of money, materials, or effort; good value.

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